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rjlsierra · 04-26-2006, 05:48 PM

been reading all the threads on cleaning maf,steppor motor,has helped alot{used carb/choke cleaner}.found seafoam in the spray can and put the whole can in today {in tps hose,didn't smoke alot,so I guess I;m clean}I took the plenum hose off and there was carbon on it so cleaned with carb cleaner.does that piece come out of the valve cover?don't want to break anything and have it fall into the valve assembly!btw,seafoam in an aerosol can

brilliant.does this plug in the valve pipe come out and what's the best way to remove and clean.can I get a replacement locally,hoses are good.appreciate all the great info,truck runs a whole lot better!!

Disco Mike · 04-26-2006, 05:53 PM

You don't use the spray version of sea foam when trying to do an induction cleaning. By 3 bottles, one for the gas tank, one for the crank case with a fresh oil change and the other can get sucked slowly over about 2 minutes into the engine, then shut it down for 30 minute. After 30 minutes be prepared to make 20 minutews of smoke and don't stop till the engine quits smoking.
By the way, the SaeFoam sprat is good to use to clean the throttle body.
Mike

rjlsierra · 04-26-2006, 06:07 PM

It took me awhile to empty the can and while it didn't billow smoke there still was some so I think it helped,I could tell by the idle almost stalling so I let up and then resumed spraying .what about the pcv,do I just yank that thing out,clean and put back?this one's for you dmike

Disco Mike · 04-26-2006, 06:29 PM

The whole idea is to soak the carbon on the valves with lots of fluid over 2 minutes and the shut off the engine to let it chemicaly do its thing.
Yes, pull and clean the pcv.
Mike

rjlsierra · 04-26-2006, 08:05 PM

At least the landie got her first taste of seafoam,I did let her soak for a good 1/2 hour.next time I'll use the bottle {although I use similar products to de-carb my outboards and they all work well}can you get replacement pcv valve's locally for our trucks {Iasked dis/auto and they couldn't help}Excellent info any diy'er can really improve performance on their truck just by reading all these good threads.thanks again dmike

Disco Mike · 04-27-2006, 06:14 AM

Locally depends on where you live.
Mike

LANDY96 · 04-27-2006, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Disco Mike

You don't use the spray version of sea foam when trying to do an induction cleaning. By 3 bottles, one for the gas tank, one for the crank case with a fresh oil change and the other can get sucked slowly over about 2 minutes into the engine, then shut it down for 30 minute. After 30 minutes be prepared to make 20 minutews of smoke and don't stop till the engine quits smoking.
By the way, the SaeFoam sprat is good to use to clean the throttle body.
Mike

Do you leave the SeaFoam in the Crankcase with the fresh oil change, or change the oil again soon after you clean the intake? Thanks!

When I change oil, it doesn't take long for the oil to get darker. I do run synthethic oil through it as well. Thanks for any info.

Disco Mike · 04-27-2006, 12:31 PM

I would say to leave the SeaFoam in the crank case till it gets dark, which may only take 1000 miles.
If you have a problem with dirty oil, consider flushing the engine before your next oil change. There are many products at the parts store to do this with, most are a quart and take 10 minutes of idling to di their job. For my driving, I flush my engine every 10,000 miles, it then stays cleaner alot longer.
Mike

rjlsierra · 04-27-2006, 05:41 PM

I ran seafoam in the oil and gas for about 400mi before changing and it does absorb alot of sludge when you drain,not sure if you should go the full 3000.you will notice a difference.

wade · 04-27-2006, 06:06 PM

DiscoMike..
Is seafoam safe to use in my cast aluminum block (or are all LR blocks aluminum)? Thanks.

pavel · 04-27-2006, 09:09 PM

Gentlemen: exactly where do you pour that 3rd can of SeaFoam into the engine? I've used 'combustion chamber cleaner' on carb engines but never on a FI engine... On carb engines, I usually pour it directly down the carb while the Mrs. keeps her going. At the 3/4 mark of the can, I pour it in fast and kill the engine, then wait 20 minutes and then restart.

donsdisco · 05-13-2006, 05:20 PM

damn ... i only bought one can. where does the third can go

Disco Mike · 05-13-2006, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by donsdisco

damn ... i only bought one can. where does the third can go

One in the gas tank, one in the crank case and one thru the induction system into the manifold and thru the valves.
Mike

04-26-2006, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
rjlsierra Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 18 Gallery: 0	pcv question been reading all the threads on cleaning maf,steppor motor,has helped alot{used carb/choke cleaner}.found seafoam in the spray can and put the whole can in today {in tps hose,didn't smoke alot,so I guess I;m clean}I took the plenum hose off and there was carbon on it so cleaned with carb cleaner.does that piece come out of the valve cover?don't want to break anything and have it fall into the valve assembly!btw,seafoam in an aerosol can brilliant.does this plug in the valve pipe come out and what's the best way to remove and clean.can I get a replacement locally,hoses are good.appreciate all the great info,truck runs a whole lot better!!

04-26-2006, 06:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
rjlsierra Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 18 Gallery: 0	thanks for replying It took me awhile to empty the can and while it didn't billow smoke there still was some so I think it helped,I could tell by the idle almost stalling so I let up and then resumed spraying .what about the pcv,do I just yank that thing out,clean and put back?this one's for you dmike

04-27-2006, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
rjlsierra Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 18 Gallery: 0	seafoam in oil&gas I ran seafoam in the oil and gas for about 400mi before changing and it does absorb alot of sludge when you drain,not sure if you should go the full 3000.you will notice a difference.

04-27-2006, 06:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
wade Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 131 Gallery: 0	Seafoam in a V8i aluminum block? DiscoMike.. Is seafoam safe to use in my cast aluminum block (or are all LR blocks aluminum)? Thanks. __________________ Wade Location: Texas Last edited by wade : 04-27-2006 at 07:28 PM.

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04-26-2006, 05:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,119 Gallery: 0	You don't use the spray version of sea foam when trying to do an induction cleaning. By 3 bottles, one for the gas tank, one for the crank case with a fresh oil change and the other can get sucked slowly over about 2 minutes into the engine, then shut it down for 30 minute. After 30 minutes be prepared to make 20 minutews of smoke and don't stop till the engine quits smoking. By the way, the SaeFoam sprat is good to use to clean the throttle body. Mike

04-26-2006, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,119 Gallery: 0	The whole idea is to soak the carbon on the valves with lots of fluid over 2 minutes and the shut off the engine to let it chemicaly do its thing. Yes, pull and clean the pcv. Mike

04-26-2006, 08:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
rjlsierra Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 18 Gallery: 0	At least the landie got her first taste of seafoam,I did let her soak for a good 1/2 hour.next time I'll use the bottle {although I use similar products to de-carb my outboards and they all work well}can you get replacement pcv valve's locally for our trucks {Iasked dis/auto and they couldn't help}Excellent info any diy'er can really improve performance on their truck just by reading all these good threads.thanks again dmike

04-27-2006, 06:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,119 Gallery: 0	Locally depends on where you live. Mike

04-27-2006, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,119 Gallery: 0	I would say to leave the SeaFoam in the crank case till it gets dark, which may only take 1000 miles. If you have a problem with dirty oil, consider flushing the engine before your next oil change. There are many products at the parts store to do this with, most are a quart and take 10 minutes of idling to di their job. For my driving, I flush my engine every 10,000 miles, it then stays cleaner alot longer. Mike

04-27-2006, 09:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
pavel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 420 Gallery: 0	Gentlemen: exactly where do you pour that 3rd can of SeaFoam into the engine? I've used 'combustion chamber cleaner' on carb engines but never on a FI engine... On carb engines, I usually pour it directly down the carb while the Mrs. keeps her going. At the 3/4 mark of the can, I pour it in fast and kill the engine, then wait 20 minutes and then restart.

05-13-2006, 05:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
donsdisco Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: chattanooga tn Posts: 30 Gallery: 0	damn ... i only bought one can. where does the third can go

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