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Old 09-23-2006, 11:42 PM
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Fuel Injection cleaning

Hey guys.. Im looking to clean up my car... "internally...."

Want to run some Fuel Injection system cleaning Carb cleaning etc. I was recommended this stuff called Seafoam so I will be trying that out... However I dont think it would be possible to put anyhting into PCV Valve since its underneath the engine block... I was wondering where the break line booster is?

Also, what type of things like that would you recommend for an SVX...as far as Fuel Injection cleaners and stuff go?

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Old 09-24-2006, 01:52 AM
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Hey I'm going to do the seafoam thing tomorrow.. It says you can run it anywhere through the vacuum, so I'll let you know where I run it through tomorrow and how everything turns out. Also, you may want to check out the intake manifold thread , as i'm sure if you go that route, everything will be squeaky clean too. As far as in the tank stuff, I usually run the prestone fuel injection cleaner (comes in yellow bottle) or autozone's TL-3 fuel injection cleaner. You can use the lucas fuel injection cleaner or marvel mystery oil as well, but I question their effectiveness as neither one are flammable by themselves.. (to an open flame such as a lighter) Don't ask how i know...
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Old 09-24-2006, 10:21 AM
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Thanks, I will go check those fuel injection cleaners out and get one for my baby tonight... as far as Seafoam definitely let me know how that goes... I heard it works wonders
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Old 09-24-2006, 09:56 PM
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Hey Sov,

An udpate on the sea foam.. Stuff works great! everything feels squeeky clean and free of hesitation. Follow the instructions on the bottle... I ran mine through the vacuum system... FYI DO THIS OUTSIDE... That is not a suggestion, it is a MUST... also, your whol neighborhood might hate you...but its pretty fun to watch all the smoke billowing out anyway
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... also, your whol neighborhood might hate you...but its pretty fun to watch all the smoke billowing out anyway

no pics taken?
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Old 09-25-2006, 06:41 AM
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gt thanks for update on the seafoam!

However where did you actually pour it in? Break booster?
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Old 09-26-2006, 07:56 AM
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Hmmm.. I actually fed it in through a vacuum line located on the rear left side of the manifold if u are standing in front of the car looking at the engine. It's located on the manifold itself and has a metal 'nipple' that the hose connects to... I can snap a pic if it would be helpful...

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Yes, could you please... that would be great...

Thank you very much!
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Heya Sov,

You can either disconnect the hose and run it through there, or attach a length of vacuum line to the metal nipple on the manifold and run it that way too... Hope this helps.

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So the fluid has to go into the nipple on the engine? not the detached hose? am I correct? and then just start the engine and it sucks the fluid out of the bottle?

Or am I missing something?

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Old 09-29-2006, 05:41 PM
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That's the way I did it was pull the hose off, attach piece of vacuum line to metal nipple on manifold, start car (or already have car running) and suck about 1/3 of the contents of the bottle up. Turn car off...
Let sit for about 5 mins or so...
Start up car (IN WELL VENTILATED AREA)..
Have fun with the smoke show

I should also note that I got tired of waiting around for it to stop smoking so I took it our for a brisk little drive through some quiet street... Man was that some fun fumigation, heh heh heh
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Did it this past saturday... here is a good shot of how bad it was

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I can't see your car.

Do you guys notice any performance and mileage differences after this?
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I did...

Car is a little quieter and idles nicely... as for mileage i dont have exact number but I would definitely say it increased too...
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