Seafoam-ing
KPS
02-21-2009, 02:28 AM
I was wondering if anyone has any links with pictures to do seafoaming of a 98 GT. I am terrible without some instructions, and don't want to muck things up. Or, some descriptive directions, with how many cans to get (1 for tank, etc) Thanks all, appreciate the help thus far with my recent join!
doctorhrdware
02-21-2009, 03:34 AM
I just used the complete can, but that is too much. The can directions tell you to use so many ounces per I think it is maybe like 5 gallons.
KPS
02-21-2009, 03:22 PM
I'm looking at doing the 1/3 gas, 1/3 oil, 1/3 break booster line. BUT, I don't know where the hell the break booster line is/what to look for.
stuzman
02-21-2009, 05:43 PM
I'm looking at doing the 1/3 gas, 1/3 oil, 1/3 break booster line. BUT, I don't know where the hell the break booster line is/what to look for.
The procedure I use is to pour one can of Seafoam into the fuel tank. With another can, I pour about 6 ounzes into a container which looks like this http://www.edwardsracingengines.com/qmi.html It's located at the bottom of the page on the right hand side. The device makes it much easier to get the solution into the engine rather than trying to pour the contents of the can manually down the brake booster line. If you do this, you'll see this will create a very large vacuum. Of course people do pour the contents down the hose and it still works. Just a personal choice of mine with the container.
The container allows the cleaning solution to be metered into the engine which can be adjusted and allows you to see the drops as they're being dispensed from the container. The directions say to adjust the valve for a fast drip and the engine is warmed and running around 1500 RPM. The device is very simple and could even me made with a few hardware items.
The procedure takes about 20-25 minutes. Oh, I don't even bother with the engine cleaning as I changed my oil and filter on a regular basis.
The procedure I use is to pour one can of Seafoam into the fuel tank. With another can, I pour about 6 ounzes into a container which looks like this http://www.edwardsracingengines.com/qmi.html It's located at the bottom of the page on the right hand side. The device makes it much easier to get the solution into the engine rather than trying to pour the contents of the can manually down the brake booster line. If you do this, you'll see this will create a very large vacuum. Of course people do pour the contents down the hose and it still works. Just a personal choice of mine with the container.
The container allows the cleaning solution to be metered into the engine which can be adjusted and allows you to see the drops as they're being dispensed from the container. The directions say to adjust the valve for a fast drip and the engine is warmed and running around 1500 RPM. The device is very simple and could even me made with a few hardware items.
The procedure takes about 20-25 minutes. Oh, I don't even bother with the engine cleaning as I changed my oil and filter on a regular basis.
tblake
02-21-2009, 07:14 PM
Be carefull running it through the upper intake manifold (ie brake booster vacuum hose) as doing this can sometimes mess up sensors.
Also if you do put 1/3 in with the oil, run it for about 5 minutes, and make sure to immediatly do an oil and filter change.
Also if you do put 1/3 in with the oil, run it for about 5 minutes, and make sure to immediatly do an oil and filter change.
KPS
03-03-2009, 01:56 PM
just wondering, would it be bad to put one can into the gas tank, and leave it at that? meaning, put one in, fill it, drive maybe 50km and that's that?
doctorhrdware
03-03-2009, 03:10 PM
I have done it that way and have had no problems.
BNaylor
03-03-2009, 06:33 PM
just wondering, would it be bad to put one can into the gas tank, and leave it at that? meaning, put one in, fill it, drive maybe 50km and that's that?
:confused:
Why just drive 50km? The stuff will be in there until you run it out.
A whole can of Seafoam motor treatment is 16 ounces or 1 pint. They recommend 1 oz per gallon meaning a tankful of gasoline for proper dilution.
:confused:
Why just drive 50km? The stuff will be in there until you run it out.
A whole can of Seafoam motor treatment is 16 ounces or 1 pint. They recommend 1 oz per gallon meaning a tankful of gasoline for proper dilution.
19jettadad97
03-03-2009, 08:31 PM
With another can, I pour about 6 ounzes into a container which looks like this http://www.edwardsracingengines.com/qmi.html It's located at the bottom of the page on the right hand side. The device makes it much easier
Holy sh!t $50 for that thing, use a tiny funnel they're only $2. I've used it in the gas tank many times, 1 can for 3/4 tank. Works great, I always feel a difference in power almost instantly.
Holy sh!t $50 for that thing, use a tiny funnel they're only $2. I've used it in the gas tank many times, 1 can for 3/4 tank. Works great, I always feel a difference in power almost instantly.
usedranger
03-03-2009, 08:47 PM
See this thread in LeSabre for some links to the Seaforming technics:
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=944405
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=944405
KPS
03-04-2009, 02:35 AM
Well, that's what I wasn't sure of. If it'd be smart to, I could always do a 400km to Toronto and back after putting it in. I'm assuming that'd be safe and do some good for the engine? :confused:
Why just drive 50km? The stuff will be in there until you run it out.
A whole can of Seafoam motor treatment is 16 ounces or 1 pint. They recommend 1 oz per gallon meaning a tankful of gasoline for proper dilution.
Why just drive 50km? The stuff will be in there until you run it out.
A whole can of Seafoam motor treatment is 16 ounces or 1 pint. They recommend 1 oz per gallon meaning a tankful of gasoline for proper dilution.
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