So... I sandblasted my block fully aware of the risks.
Closed off all openings into the engine, using a fine grit and low pressure to get good results.
Turns out the gaskets of the valve covers failed and the grit is now inside the engine.
What are my options?
First off i'll vacuum most of it out as most of it is still accessible, i'm quite sure not toooooo much got in.
What else? Remove oil pan and start cleaning from the other side?
Would it be "kind of" safe to run it after I got 90% out and just change out the oil filter?
Important to know: engine is off the frame right now on an engine stand (not gonna be driving it for a while to come).
I fully drained the oil before, so there's basically no oil inside other than maybe a little down in the pan.
Please someone give me hope that this doesn't force a full rebuild...
Closed off all openings into the engine, using a fine grit and low pressure to get good results.
Turns out the gaskets of the valve covers failed and the grit is now inside the engine.
What are my options?
First off i'll vacuum most of it out as most of it is still accessible, i'm quite sure not toooooo much got in.
What else? Remove oil pan and start cleaning from the other side?
Would it be "kind of" safe to run it after I got 90% out and just change out the oil filter?
Important to know: engine is off the frame right now on an engine stand (not gonna be driving it for a while to come).
I fully drained the oil before, so there's basically no oil inside other than maybe a little down in the pan.
Please someone give me hope that this doesn't force a full rebuild...