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Old 06-26-2013, 09:02 PM
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ok still nothing after yet another filter and some fresh 15/40... what next? time for a tear down?
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Originally Posted by highmileage
Maybe a quart of MMO and some trips to 3500rpm may clear the oiling problem. Just know when to say when.
Try this next, you may get lucky.
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Try this next, you may get lucky.
Yep. I've done it.
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You should see oil fling up in little droplets from the valves and land on the valve cover with the fill cap off when you hit the throttle. If there is no oil getting up there, then you may need a pump or you have some wicked blockage. I'm surprised your valves aren't seized yet from getting no oil. This must be either recent or they're getting some oil.
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What is mmo? And there is a little flinging around but not much.
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http://marvelmysteryoil.com/

Good stuff.
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Got it now i made the connection, thanks ez. Updates tomo and maybe a pic of the ol' girl
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Originally Posted by wilderthanyou13
What is mmo? And there is a little flinging around but not much.
I think mmo is kerosine, red dye, and a viscosity enhancer. Look at the msds and make your own judgment. Don't get me wrong though, I'm runnin a quart of the stuff right now just before an oil change.
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I think mmo is kerosine, red dye, and a viscosity enhancer. Look at the msds and make your own judgment. Don't get me wrong though, I'm runnin a quart of the stuff right now just before an oil change.
Whatever it is, it works great and has been around for decades. No reason whatsoever to avoid it.
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Originally Posted by wilderthanyou13
What is mmo? And there is a little flinging around but not much.
If you've got oil up there, then you're okay. It's not like an ounce or two is going to end up on your valve cover in a few seconds. If you are getting oil up there, then your engine flushing may have helped or there is a different problem. If they are looking burnt and you have oil, I would guess your valves aren't seating and sealing properly. Is it just one or two valves that look burnt or is it the whole valvetrain?
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Got it now i made the connection, thanks ez. Updates tomo and maybe a pic of the ol' girl
Throw a quart of MMO in ther no matter what. Shine a light into the oil filler and see how sludgy it is.
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The mmo seems to be working but i still have a tik
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Every Jeep has a tick. Mine has so much valve noise it sounds like a small diesel, dude.
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