De-carbonizing a 13B
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De-carbonizing a 13B
Hey rotary heads,
My 84SE turns over and starts, but since it has been sitting since 1995, I was wondering what is the best way to remove carbon build-up on the apex seals? I read that the ATF method is only for a seized engine. Somebody had a thread last year about how to remove carbon build-up on an engine that turns over, but has been sitting for a long time. Any suggestions? Remember, it is F.I., so I can't pour anything down the carb :-)
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SE Lover
My 84SE turns over and starts, but since it has been sitting since 1995, I was wondering what is the best way to remove carbon build-up on the apex seals? I read that the ATF method is only for a seized engine. Somebody had a thread last year about how to remove carbon build-up on an engine that turns over, but has been sitting for a long time. Any suggestions? Remember, it is F.I., so I can't pour anything down the carb :-)
Thanks,
SE Lover
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The lower hole is the leading which is MUCH larger = easier to get fluid in. If you have a syringe or something that would allow you to get some in the trailing, that would be great.
Now that I re-read your original post, just get 2 cans of seafoam since your car starts and runs. Put one in a 1/4-1/8 tank of gas and run the car hard. With the other, source a vacuum line by the throttle body and unhook it and let it suck the seafoam out like a straw. Get as much in as fast as you can and dont let the engine die. Once you have sucked as much in as you can, shut the car off for ~5-10 minutes. Go back after, and start the car-beware of smoke cloud.
Drive the car around and "drive it like you stole it". After that process, the engine will be thoroughly decarbonized.
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Disassemble the engine, and go at the carbon with a fine wire brush and some solvent. Than rub everything down with some 2000grit paper....seriously thou, the Seafoam method sounds about right.
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I still don't think its necessary to put Seafoam anywhere but in the tank. In my opinion, anywhere else is just wasting product. I use a can every couple of months, to about 1/4 tank of gas, and always feel a drastic improvement...
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