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Originally Posted by bowtiefly
Yeah I'm tending to agree more and more.
Looking back with this info in mind, when the van went out at 85,000 miles I don't know when the last oil change was before that. Knowing it didnlt get done for those 5K miles and the converter got fully plugged over theose same 5K miles. It does seem logical they got worn.
Another question I have, if the converter was plugged and all that carbon was forced in and around the engine intself with that carbon in the oil act like sand paper on the bearings?
either way, looks like its time to get the wrenchs shined up to pull the engine out. I've never pulled the engine out of a van, this should be fun!!
Any advice on pulling an engine out of a van?
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where you live and the converter restricted the engine was working much harder and hotter. carbon is harder than steel and it sure does wear at these stress engine components. I use marvel mystery oil in the fuel [gasoline] to help keep the combustion chamber/valves clean as well as lube and clean the injectors to reduce carbon issues. more blow by with the restricted exhaust..
van engine removal or any engine work is a PITA as usual. good luck with the engine change. I would start a new post to get some tips on this engine change with the van..