Started the cleaning process and remembered that I should take the video. Very good example to show the sticky inconsistent LMA that will cause tappetty and random frequency noise. Removed rocker shaft and LMA. Because of the thick black oil, even removing the rocker shaft felt some resistance even though none of the primary/secondary arms moved when the mid one was pressed. ...
As seen on other engines, this one needs serious cleaning.... Front bank was simply just dirk ...
Updated 14-10-2013 at 12:34 PM by Kaz-kzukNA1
Phew! That was a tough one.... Spent hours just for cleaning the outside of the engine. I can now at least happy to touch the engine even with my bare hand. Some of the before/after comparison images. ...