DIY: SeaFoam
29-Apr-2007, 01:18 AM
#163
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you can get it at NAPA
I've heard good things about it ..................... one time I used it .... on a 1.7 GSR motor .... the motor would NOT start after................ like 10 or 15 minutes after..... I am VERY hesitant.....
I've heard good things about it ..................... one time I used it .... on a 1.7 GSR motor .... the motor would NOT start after................ like 10 or 15 minutes after..... I am VERY hesitant.....
05-Jun-2007, 03:10 PM
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ummm yea
I seafoamed my car and well I got smoke only when pouring it into the intake through the brake booster, Didn't get any for the spirited driving =p. it does feel a bit smoother, but its probably in my head
=^__^=
I seafoamed my car and well I got smoke only when pouring it into the intake through the brake booster, Didn't get any for the spirited driving =p. it does feel a bit smoother, but its probably in my head
=^__^=
18-Aug-2007, 04:49 PM
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I have a question.
I just did seafoam yesterday and now sometimes when I idle, my rpm goes up and down.
But it does idle quietier though.
Did this happen to anyone else?
oh and its on a 97 with about 120-130 on engine
I just did seafoam yesterday and now sometimes when I idle, my rpm goes up and down.
But it does idle quietier though.
Did this happen to anyone else?
oh and its on a 97 with about 120-130 on engine
03-Sep-2007, 12:25 PM
#170
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Originally posted by OurStory
I have a question.
I just did seafoam yesterday and now sometimes when I idle, my rpm goes up and down.
But it does idle quietier though.
Did this happen to anyone else?
oh and its on a 97 with about 120-130 on engine
I have a question.
I just did seafoam yesterday and now sometimes when I idle, my rpm goes up and down.
But it does idle quietier though.
Did this happen to anyone else?
oh and its on a 97 with about 120-130 on engine
14-Apr-2009, 03:38 PM
#171
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You could possibly have a vacuum leak or you need to clean your icav something along those areas
14-Apr-2009, 03:40 PM
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I did sefoam and then pulled off my TB to clean it and there really wasn't to much carbon. I would have liked to look before and after but it was to much work. But i think it does a good job. Ohh and my civic had 130,000
14-Apr-2009, 04:03 PM
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I'm gonna sound like a total newb but whatever. Whats this procedure used for? Whats the main purpose? Also, advantages & disadvantages?
I ask cuse Ive never seen or heard of anyone do this before.
I ask cuse Ive never seen or heard of anyone do this before.
14-Apr-2009, 04:11 PM
#174
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The main purpose is to clean the inside of your engine from the carbon buildup and whatnot.
14-Apr-2009, 08:16 PM
#176
Since this is back up....
is there any danger to using seafoam for the first time on a high milage car?
My car has 212k on it. Im worried i might be removing too much carbon. Appearantly removing too much on an old engine could make the engine lose compression?
is there any danger to using seafoam for the first time on a high milage car?
My car has 212k on it. Im worried i might be removing too much carbon. Appearantly removing too much on an old engine could make the engine lose compression?
15-Apr-2009, 09:49 AM
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I remember at the 403/Dundas Wednesday night meets, we would Seafoam our cars in the parking lot.
5-6 cars getting Seafoamed at once = TONS of smoke....ahhahaha.
For older cars, Seafoaming becomes a little riskier, because it might do more harm then good.
Some of the excess carbon deposits are sealing the worn down piston rings, so if you seafoam and wash away those deposits, it will drop the compression in your motor and actually lower the performance.
5-6 cars getting Seafoamed at once = TONS of smoke....ahhahaha.
For older cars, Seafoaming becomes a little riskier, because it might do more harm then good.
Some of the excess carbon deposits are sealing the worn down piston rings, so if you seafoam and wash away those deposits, it will drop the compression in your motor and actually lower the performance.
15-Apr-2009, 06:22 PM
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I remember at the 403/Dundas Wednesday night meets, we would Seafoam our cars in the parking lot.
5-6 cars getting Seafoamed at once = TONS of smoke....ahhahaha.
For older cars, Seafoaming becomes a little riskier, because it might do more harm then good.
Some of the excess carbon deposits are sealing the worn down piston rings, so if you seafoam and wash away those deposits, it will drop the compression in your motor and actually lower the performance.
5-6 cars getting Seafoamed at once = TONS of smoke....ahhahaha.
For older cars, Seafoaming becomes a little riskier, because it might do more harm then good.
Some of the excess carbon deposits are sealing the worn down piston rings, so if you seafoam and wash away those deposits, it will drop the compression in your motor and actually lower the performance.
