Need Help: DIY SAI Flush Problem
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Originally Posted by JasonAndreas
That is the way we have to do it when adjusting the valves on a 964. Sometimes the belts will slip so you just squeeze them a little (with your hands) and the motor will turn over fairly easy.
You can also turn the alternator nut with a wrench with help from turning the fan with your other hand. Little by little, it can be done. I also have a remote starter hand switch that connects to the starter solenoid via cayman (alligator) clips to bump the engine over. But, I am generally too lazy to get under the car that far And if I do have to get that far under the car, its usually to remove the engine
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Originally Posted by kkim
Good luck... please keep us informed as you make progress to free the last port. This stuck port is exactly the reason I advised for allowing at least a couple of days to do this flush. Are you getting excellent flow through the other 5 of 6 ports?
Take your time and have a few while you wait for the clog to soften up.
Take your time and have a few while you wait for the clog to soften up.
I'm going to turn the crank today and see where I get. Thanks all!
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SUCCESS! - I turned the crank to close the valves and # 3 blew right out. I don't know why I didn't think of this before!
I'm going to run another can of cleaner through and start putting things back together. I can't wait to drive again!
Kelly, did you change your oil after this? I'm wondering if any of the cleaner blew into the oil.
Thanks to all for the help on this!
I'm going to run another can of cleaner through and start putting things back together. I can't wait to drive again!
Kelly, did you change your oil after this? I'm wondering if any of the cleaner blew into the oil.
Thanks to all for the help on this!
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Eric,
Yeah!!! I know that wonderful feeling when the air starts coming out of that stuck port. Congrats!!! Did bits of carbon come flying out when it did?
I didn't change my oil... most likely should have, but I'm not really worried with the amount of oil in the 993 system. If it makes you feel better, I'd say change it for peace of mind.
Button that baby up and go out for a nice drive today... you've earned it.
Enjoy!!
Yeah!!! I know that wonderful feeling when the air starts coming out of that stuck port. Congrats!!! Did bits of carbon come flying out when it did?
I didn't change my oil... most likely should have, but I'm not really worried with the amount of oil in the 993 system. If it makes you feel better, I'd say change it for peace of mind.
Button that baby up and go out for a nice drive today... you've earned it.
Enjoy!!
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Yep, carbon everywhere. Just finishing re-flushing with another can of cleaner & it's running clear. Only bummer is that I stripped an exhaust stud & can't get one until Mon-Tue from the dealer.
So in the meantime I'm going to change the oil, the filters, fuel filter & air filter while I've got all the parts off.
Thanks again for inventing the "Kelly Plugs" - it's "the" way to do this (the chewing gum method on p-car.com didn't work for me!)
If you're ever in HB, look me up & I'll buy you a cold one!
So in the meantime I'm going to change the oil, the filters, fuel filter & air filter while I've got all the parts off.
Thanks again for inventing the "Kelly Plugs" - it's "the" way to do this (the chewing gum method on p-car.com didn't work for me!)
If you're ever in HB, look me up & I'll buy you a cold one!
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If you're ever in HB, look me up & I'll buy you a cold one!
Curious... what cleaner did you use for the flush? Did you try more than one type of solvent?
Enjoy your weekend.
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Originally Posted by kkim
Eric...Thanks, I'll do that... and the same applies to you if you're ever on Kauai.
Curious... what cleaner did you use for the flush? Did you try more than one type of solvent?
Enjoy your weekend.
Curious... what cleaner did you use for the flush? Did you try more than one type of solvent?
Enjoy your weekend.
I wasn't able to find the JB product, so I used Berryman B-12. It was pretty much the only semi-industrial strength cleaner I could find. It sure does reek!
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With the trans in neutral, I used a Cresent wrench on the alternator/fan nut (clockwise). If the belt slips, apply pressure to make it catch. You can also assist by turning the fan blades.
Be prepared to be out of action for several days, if not more (6 in my case).
Good luck & let me know if I can assist!
Be prepared to be out of action for several days, if not more (6 in my case).
Good luck & let me know if I can assist!
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Wow - here I was thinking I was alone with my cleaning concerns and you guys have a 6 page thread. Lots of great ideas, bravo!
I have the engine out of my '96 dealing with this and some trans issues (don't ask), so this thread was a great help.
Thanks!
Chris
I have the engine out of my '96 dealing with this and some trans issues (don't ask), so this thread was a great help.
Thanks!
Chris