Guys

 

I have heard that severe overfuelling causes barrel-washing....

 

Can someone clear up EXACTLY what that means and what the implications are....

 

I not so concerned with what ends up needs doing but I'm more concerned I'm ready for it..... ;)

The fuel simply washes the oil film off the barrels and causes accelerated barrel and piston ring wear leading to more oil consumption, more smoking, more wear etc (and more bills)

Happened to me a few years ago, (stock injectors with a HKS AFR set too rich) there was that much fuel it was mixing with my engine oil. You could smell the petrol when I pulled the engine dip stick.

 

All depends how long it has been going on for Mark,It can result in an engine build.

I see, well you probably read about my head gasket having gone although the car seemed to boost well....

 

At the time, I was using LOADS of water, especially if I gave it some (made sense really!).....

 

Now,

 

I use quite a bit of oil and after a good rag I can smell oil coming through the vents....but.....I dont use any water???? WTF??

 

The car has been overfueling for about 500 miles now, so I wonder what damage I have caused?!?

 

What do you reckon? I was hoping to get away with just replacing shells etc etc but if I need the rings and block sorting too, then so be it....its just means more time to get the money ready......

 

Its being stripped within the next few months regardless but I wonder if I should retire her early......

 

Whats the worst case? Will it just go bang?? :shock: