Back story, bought this 97' FZJ80 with 220k on it back in April 2020. Car runs great and has extensive maintenance history on it.
As recent as last October the PO had a HG job done (maintenance records to show) as there was coolant found entering the number 6 cylinder. When I bought the car I had its compression numbers tested and they came back at 175 through all 6 cylinders.
Well, as a novice wrencher and constantly learning more and more about these beasts, I wanted a report from Blackstone. I changed my oil last week from 5w-30 (this is the oil sample I gave to Blackstone) to Shell Rotella T6 since it seems like a MUD favorite. The results came back today and it is safe to say I'm quite freaked out by their report and the numbers.
Every metal as indiciated by the report is high, some are SKY high and that is what I am worried about. I will follow their instructions and resample the oil in 2k miles. But until then, what can I do to help minimize this engine's wear? I see they are telling me to monitor my coolant, which I have been since I bought the car as I know these cars can overheat.
I have a Bluedriver OBDII that has been remarkable for reading engine temps and couple months ago I installed a Landtank Blue Fan Clutch which has taken engine coolant temp down tremendously. I don't have any coolant leaks, but there clearly is something going on with the coolant. Not looking to do another HG rebuild, let alone have major engine failure. Looking for any and all information regarding this report and where to go from here.
Much Thanks.
As recent as last October the PO had a HG job done (maintenance records to show) as there was coolant found entering the number 6 cylinder. When I bought the car I had its compression numbers tested and they came back at 175 through all 6 cylinders.
Well, as a novice wrencher and constantly learning more and more about these beasts, I wanted a report from Blackstone. I changed my oil last week from 5w-30 (this is the oil sample I gave to Blackstone) to Shell Rotella T6 since it seems like a MUD favorite. The results came back today and it is safe to say I'm quite freaked out by their report and the numbers.
Every metal as indiciated by the report is high, some are SKY high and that is what I am worried about. I will follow their instructions and resample the oil in 2k miles. But until then, what can I do to help minimize this engine's wear? I see they are telling me to monitor my coolant, which I have been since I bought the car as I know these cars can overheat.
I have a Bluedriver OBDII that has been remarkable for reading engine temps and couple months ago I installed a Landtank Blue Fan Clutch which has taken engine coolant temp down tremendously. I don't have any coolant leaks, but there clearly is something going on with the coolant. Not looking to do another HG rebuild, let alone have major engine failure. Looking for any and all information regarding this report and where to go from here.
Much Thanks.