Maybe I didn't search well enough, but I was very surprised at how little I found in the way of discussions here about intake valve deposits and cleaning. Seems this topic comes up frequently in the context of GDI type engines. Has this been shown to be much of an issue on these Eco's? If so, what is everyones favorite way to address it? I'm not trying to look for a solution without a problem but the two products I've seen recommended are CRC intake valve cleaner and Amsoil Power Foam...
They should only be used by endusers if there is little to no problem to begin with. If there is significant buildup, let the pros handle it, unless you want to rent/purchase the equipment to do so. The stated risk is breaking off chunks of the deposits that wind up ruining the turbos.
There seem to be some newer products gaining popularity in this area but honestly the idea of using any of these freaks me out a bit. I think I would rather just rebuild the head.
Ive been contemplating pulling the intake manifold and blasting the valves with walnut shells like the bmw guys do. I've posted some videos and pics of my intake valves awhile back. Don't know if they made it over from the other site.
Were the pics hosted here or pbucket or ...?
Quote from: SHOdded on August 27, 2016, 02:15:59 PM
Were the pics hosted here or pbucket or ...?
Not sure. I'll see if they're on one of my random memory cards when I'm home later.
I found the youtube videos for before and after bg intake cleaning
Before
https://youtu.be/Obg9QmIaCGc
After
https://youtu.be/8fnPAqxNQKo
One of your pics
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/uge2eta6.jpg)
More in this post:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2582.msg45966.html#msg45966 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2582.msg45966.html#msg45966)
A discussion on Seafoam etc
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3858 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3858)
Quote from: SHOdded on August 27, 2016, 03:22:36 PM
One of your pics
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/10/uge2eta6.jpg)
More in this post:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2582.msg45966.html#msg45966 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2582.msg45966.html#msg45966)
A discussion on Seafoam etc
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3858 (http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,3858)
Thank you sir.