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Valve cover installation help 06 2.4

Old Jun 8, 2018 | 09:05 AM
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Remember 1,000 miles at a time!
Old Jun 8, 2018 | 05:00 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2018 | 08:46 AM
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Sucks oil

Ok so did first change stopped using oil then at 400 miles started sucking it down again I just changed again yesterday to take trans fluid mix out put fresh oil in still smoking lightly so idk I'm gonna go another 1k miles an change again was very black oil so its cleaning it I think
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkRyden
I'm gonna go another 1k miles an change again was very black oil so its cleaning it I think
It is. Are you changing the filter also? Have you pulled the valve cover to inspect?
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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Filter yes haven't taken off since installed new cover
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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Next change try a half quart of Marvel Mystery oil. To clean out more gunk.
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Next change try a half quart of Marvel Mystery oil. To clean out more gunk.
In my opinion no. Keep doing trans fluid.
Marvel Mystery oil break down as per Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvel_Mystery_Oil
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 06:36 PM
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I’ve just finished a 6 month test on my 2007 2.2, the oil is no longer being sucked out of my valve cover.
I’m merely suggesting, trying it, because of my experience with it .
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 07:59 PM
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If you cleaned the valve cover then cosmetically it's good. Any damage is done and cleaning the built up gunk on surfaces isn't going to do much for your mileage or anything else other than making you feel good. Using good synthetic oil will by itself gradually cleans the surfaces while still maintaining good lubricity.

The problem as mentioned before is probably with your piston rings. Very hard to clean up without disassembly.
I would remove the spark plugs, pour Berryman B-12 Chemtool into the cylinders and let sit overnite or until drained empty from the cylinders. This should loosen up the carbon sticking the rings and subsequent firing of the engine should loosen more carbon and remove enough to free them up. It may take several attempts. You should change the oil afterward and then try running it hot and hard.

If not the Berrymans then at least a 1:1 mixture of acetone and tranny fluid or even Seafoam, but the B12 has very good cleaning solvents.
Remember your goal is to free the rings and not cause any bearing or surface damage, cosmetics don't matter.
Old Jul 14, 2018 | 09:10 PM
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In the past I've had very good results using Seafoam* in the oil, as per the can. It works, And agree your cover does look 'coked up', so patience would be key.

The ATF does work well also. My Dad was a big fan of that.

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