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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Quick seafoam question

Due to my annoying pinging problem that will not go away im going to try seafoam. Since i have an oil catch can the gray line that goes to the supercharger is easily accessible for my place to add seafoam. I just wanted to make sure this was a kosher spot before i did it. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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also do i have to change the oil if i only add it to the intake path?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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nevermind, figured it out
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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enlighten me, did you use that line?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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i actually used a different product, but yes i found you can use that line
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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What product did you end up using? and did it get rid of the pinging?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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i used Amsoil power foam engine cleaner, ill give results tomorrow
 
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well finally got a chance to take it out for a good spin, and the amsoil seemed to help. The pinging is still there but not nearly as audible as before. I did not use the entire can so i may give it a second blast tomorrow to see if i can clear it up completely
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 12:36 PM
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excuse my ignorance in the subject.. but what exactly does the foam do?
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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it cleans up the intake path of the engine from carbon and other gunk
 
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excuse my ignorance in the subject.. but what exactly does the foam do?
It is not foam, just the name. Fuel additive or through the intake.
I have also read of using water the same way. I won't be going there but Sea Foam is combustable so safer.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by thulchatt
It is not foam, just the name. Fuel additive or through the intake.
I have also read of using water the same way. I won't be going there but Sea Foam is combustable so safer.
the amsoil power foam is actually a foam from an aerosol can you spray directly into the intake
 
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