Seafoam DIY!!
#16
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I'd be interested to remove the intake manifold after a seafoam treatment and see if it actually did anything. If the carbon build up is as stubborn as it is on the throttle body, I doubt that Seafoam would do anything to remove it. I don't think anything short of scrubbing could do anything.
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I never replaced the spark plugs after I did Seafoam on the ML. I did half in the crank case and half in the brake booster line. I'm a believer. Idle is noticeably smoother and much quieter. I might try and get BG44K next time although I think you have to be a dealer/professional to get it from them directly.
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Whats the difference between using the brake booster line and the PCV?
What about putting it in the fuel? I also saw something about putting it in the oil?
What about putting it in the fuel? I also saw something about putting it in the oil?
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#23
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I would imagine so -- I haven't taken a look at the engine bay , but if there is any linkage to the Throttle by the Throttle body so you could manually 'rev' the engine by moving the TB linkage then that would cover the person being in the car.
I think having two people just makes it ALOT easier
I think having two people just makes it ALOT easier
#24
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I don't think the LS would have too much of a chance stalling. My 3.2L V6 didn't had any trouble sucking the Seafoam and I never had to have my friend rev it. Not once did it even bog down or even hint at it when I took the brake booster line out and when I started sucking it.
However, your results may vary.
However, your results may vary.
#26
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I'm curious -- by allowing it to get into the system via the brake booster, is this simply a non invasive way to get the seafoam into the 'system'?
Just curious as to that method vs say in your fuel , (or tapping into the fuel line in the engine bay as if you were doing a fuel treatment drip).
#28
Shouldn't the true test of seafoam be to check & see if you still produce white smoke after the procedure?
I did use Seafoan recently & believe it made things run smooter.
The density of the white cloud was impressive & alarming to my neighbors.
To date I have done fuel & intake. I have never used it in the oil.
I did use Seafoan recently & believe it made things run smooter.
The density of the white cloud was impressive & alarming to my neighbors.
To date I have done fuel & intake. I have never used it in the oil.
#30
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I let mine sit for about 20min. and smoke will vary depending on how dirty your engine is.
How many miles are on your car? Mine had about 138k not very well maintained miles.
How many miles are on your car? Mine had about 138k not very well maintained miles.