Re: need sticking valve solution

Posted by Marty or Marston On 2016/12/8 17:50:44

I would suggest that the next time it sticks you remove the plug and squirt some Lucas Injector Cleaner onto the stem of the valve so it flows down to the valve guide. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and restart. Or why not remove the plug and turn the engine over (without it starting e.g. by disconnecting the coil wire)until the exhaust valve for #7 opens and then squirt some injector cleaner onto the valve stem. Let it sit overnight and give it a try.

My reasoning for using the injector cleaner is that I feel it is better at attacking carbon type deposits. I have always been a proponent of using ATF to clean out the insides of an engine as ATF's are very high in detergents.

Good Luck and keep us advised.