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SMM
11-25-2009, 12:43 AM
Carbon build up?Whats the cause of this... I am trying to put back together one of my shells and I took the valve cover off to see this....

Before:
http://i48.tinypic.com/2qn9ym8.jpg


After:
http://i45.tinypic.com/jjbt7c.jpg
Walperstyle
11-25-2009, 03:08 AM
what do you mean before and after?
S14DB
11-25-2009, 03:12 AM
It's Sludge.
Ceepo
11-25-2009, 04:53 AM
is sludge, old oil, shitty oil no worries you can clean it off and go from there...
SMM
11-25-2009, 11:01 AM
The pictures were before and after cleaning it the best I could. Awesome thanks guys.
clark
11-25-2009, 11:10 AM
it's because you didn't use castrol edge:

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2009/2/castrol-use-your-dipstick.jpg
SMM
11-25-2009, 11:14 AM
^ figured that much lol
S14DB
11-25-2009, 04:02 PM
it's because you didn't use castrol edge:

http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/commercials/2009/2/castrol-use-your-dipstick.jpg

You mean GTX?

http://www.castrol.com/assets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/images/products/GTX_366x860.jpg
ManoNegra
11-25-2009, 06:06 PM
very common on high mileage motors
clean it, change your oil regularly
DataXUnknown
11-25-2009, 07:38 PM
Use shell gasoline, it helps break down sludge.

So it says...
EchaKqulo
11-30-2009, 06:42 AM
You mean GTX?

http://www.castrol.com/assets/bp_internet/castrol/castrol_usa/STAGING/local_assets/images/products/GTX_366x860.jpg

WATCH OUT!!! sludge is falling form your roof!!!!
Tom25666
11-30-2009, 07:42 AM
yes think with your dipstick jimmy. and don't use walmart piss-water gas