Facts: I have put an estimated 150 miles on the car last year. The car is either at home, in secure storage, or at Ottos. Only other place the car has been is the dyno. Not going to share much more about this publicly right now.
Since this is engine tech, I want to share tech observations:
-When the noise initially appeared, it sounded like valve train noise on the PS. Oil pressure was 60 psi. Towed it home.
-The valve covers were pulled on both sides, as originally I thought it was a defective valve train component.
-Top end was clean and mechanically looked good. No residue or caking on top end.
-Spun the engine a few times with the starter to check lifter/spring (roller cam/ rockers) movement, and it looked sounded ok.
-Spinning the JB turbo by hand, it felt frozen initially but seem to loosen up after the first try.
-Oil pickup screen had some minor residue. Brake clean doesn't dissolve sugar aparently, but flushed it the best I could. The upper part of the pickup was very sticky though. Had to wipe it off to remove it.
I owe it to myself to keep moving forward as standing still won't resolve anything.
Actions:
-According to the internet, sugar does not dissolve in oil, diesel, kerosine or alcohol. *I will be testing and confirming all of this and more.*
-I need to build something to flush the engine and will need to determine the media, and quantity.
-Going to remove the oil pump to inspect.
-Also going to check fuel tank, filter and transmission.
-Going to scope the lifter valley and a few cylinders.
-Probably need to pull a main/rod cap which scares me as i don't know the torque values and don't have a calibrated wrench for the main studs. (Billet main/studs, stock rod/bolts)
Appreciate all the support with this sweetened engine.