Date:         Sun, 8 Sep 2002 12:31:33 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy,
              Opinion?
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>This is a 91 Westy with 92,400 on the engine, still running really good. I
>have just flushed the engine and now have the Marvel Mystery oil in the
>crankcase to further clean up the carbon deposit. After all these is done, I
>wonder whether it is a good idea to put a bottle of Slick50 with the engine
>oil to make all the internal engine parts super slippery. How about the
>transmission too? Thanks

DO NOT USE IT. It breaks down on the cylinder walls due to heat,
releasing acids which corrode the iron.

Likewise don't use Motor Up, which is an industrial high-pressure
chlorine-based lubricant designed for machinery which has the
affected parts regularly replaced. Chlorine is one of the most
reactive elements, and eats iron. It will destroy an engine or trans.

It is absolutely CRIMINAL that these products can be allowed on the
market, with blatantly false advertising.
--
Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut