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Seafoam or similar intake cleaning

Started by jtoddk98, October 20, 2014, 10:50:23 PM

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wasinger3000

Quote from: SHOdded on October 21, 2014, 11:04:13 AM
Did you suction out the deep creep after letting it sit, or burn it off?
I looked around for oil ontop of the Pistons but did see any puddles so u assume it either "creeped" past the rings. I didn't use a whole can, just enough to wet the surfaces. Either way changing oil is a must do after this.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

SHOdded

Thanks!  Did find a CRC product video on YT here:  CRC Intake Valve Cleaner on Motorhead Garage Industry Update

Newer cars with gasoline direct injected engines get to run a little rough after 5,000-10,000 miles. They build up a lot of carbon particularly on the intake valve because they no longer have the injector and the intake manifold washing that valve. It carbons up and your vehicle loses power, performance and fuel economy.
New CRC GDI IVD™ Intake Valve Cleaner reaches the intake valves at 150X the concentration of premium fuel additives. It's easy to use - go behind the mass air flow sensor, put the Permastraw into the intake system, spray a 30-second blast with the engine at 2,000 RPMs. CRC Intake Valve Cleaner lifts the carbon off the back side and the face of the intakes valves, helps to clean up the combustion chamber and restores power and performance. Also great for standard PFI gasoline engines! For more info and a $5 rebate, go to http://crcintakevalvecleaner.com
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

jtoddk98

Looks like I'll be saving up for the BG service now. So much for a $10 cleaner in a can


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glock-coma


Quote from: jtoddk98 on October 21, 2014, 01:48:23 PM
Looks like I'll be saving up for the BG service now. So much for a $10 cleaner in a can


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Complete bg service in my area was 100 plus tax and shop fees.

I'll try and get some after pics as I have put about 5k miles since the cleaning was done.

Before pics and videos should be on this site somewhere.
Also posted on YouTube under 2010 taurus sho befor BG intake cleaning.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

IHeartGroceries

Quote from: SHOdded on October 21, 2014, 11:24:44 AM
Bristle brush attached to a power drill, after solvent soak?  Also, do you have to have piston TDC before you do the manual cleaning for that port, or anything like that?

Yes, precicely. TDC (or close to it, for full valve seat). A long shanked brush by hand, or by drill. B12 is an excellent choice for solvent. Allow to soak, and manually remove.

However, for those with a decent aircompressor, this is totally DIY at home WITH walnut media. You can buy tons of it off of the web for cheap. You'd need a decently high reserve, CFM compressor, a media blaster/hopper (which is like $30 or $40 and $30 worth of media. Solvent, a vacuum cleaner of course...maybe a few other odds and ends and your tool chest. Let the solvent soak, pump it out, blast it, vacuum out media...voila. All.we need is somebody with some spare time, materials and an camera for a how to. I could be that guy, buT I'm up to my eyeballs in other projects ATM.

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vernonator

Quote from: glock-coma on October 21, 2014, 02:31:06 PM

Quote from: jtoddk98 on October 21, 2014, 01:48:23 PM
Looks like I'll be saving up for the BG service now. So much for a $10 cleaner in a can


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Complete bg service in my area was 100 plus tax and shop fees.

I'll try and get some after pics as I have put about 5k miles since the cleaning was done.

Before pics and videos should be on this site somewhere.
Also posted on YouTube under 2010 taurus sho befor BG intake cleaning.

I am having the BG Fuel/Intake service done tomorrow at my dealer - how are you getting pics and what are you taking pics of?
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

glock-coma

I have access to a pretty high-quality small inspection camera from my work. Taking detailed photos of intake valves before and after.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

jtoddk98


Quote from: glock-coma on October 21, 2014, 02:31:06 PM

Quote from: jtoddk98 on October 21, 2014, 01:48:23 PM
Looks like I'll be saving up for the BG service now. So much for a $10 cleaner in a can


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Complete bg service in my area was 100 plus tax and shop fees.

I'll try and get some after pics as I have put about 5k miles since the cleaning was done.

Before pics and videos should be on this site somewhere.
Also posted on YouTube under 2010 taurus sho befor BG intake cleaning.
$100 is cheap compared to my quoted $160


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jtoddk98

Did anyone notice an improvement in drivability after the bg treatment? I may just try the sea foam spray thought the intake before an oil change. It's worth a try.


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glock-coma


Quote from: jtoddk98 on October 22, 2014, 11:10:42 AM
Did anyone notice an improvement in drivability after the bg treatment? I may just try the sea foam spray thought the intake before an oil change. It's worth a try.


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It seemed to smooth out my slightly rough idle and my highway gas mileage improved about 2 mpg.

On my recent vacation we drove about 3k miles round trip with a fully loaded trunk.
Still averaged 28mpg driving through the hills west va .
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

SHOdded

Yup, no harm done with SF, just make sure you get the right place/line to pump it through.  I recently had BG service done on my nonGDI Edge, and I can say that a lot of the hesitation during pedaltometal action is gone.  90% or more.  Of course, you have 44K coming through the fuel tank also, along with the air induction system cleaning :)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

wasinger3000

Do the bg service twice and you can be into a meth kit.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

glock-coma

Anyone who has meth actually checked to see what their valves look like?  Anyone near Cleveland Ohio that wants to check? I have the equipment to do it if interested.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

wasinger3000

Quote from: glock-coma on October 22, 2014, 12:20:49 PM
Anyone who has meth actually checked to see what their valves look like?  Anyone near Cleveland Ohio that wants to check? I have the equipment to do it if interested.
I have. They look spotless after only 600 miles of driving. I used an inspection cam to look at them just the other day.
13' SHO, Non-PP, Tuned by Torrie, Meth injection, 3 bar, 170* stat, custom axle back exhaust, Prosport Boost gauge.
15' F150 Lariat Sport, all the options, 3.5L Eco. (fiancée ride.)
13' GTCS, will be missed.

glock-coma


Quote from: wasinger3000 on October 22, 2014, 11:07:42 PM
Quote from: glock-coma on October 22, 2014, 12:20:49 PM
Anyone who has meth actually checked to see what their valves look like?  Anyone near Cleveland Ohio that wants to check? I have the equipment to do it if interested.
I have. They look spotless after only 600 miles of driving. I used an inspection cam to look at them just the other day.

You didn't happen to check before meth did you? How many miles on the odo before meth.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)