excessive carbon buildup - intake
#1
excessive carbon buildup - intake
just got my 05 sport touring model back. 39K miles, needed a reman engine. loss of power blah blah blah you've heard it before.
runs great now.
tech noted they cleaned the intake due to 'excessive carbon buildup'
how do I avoid this in the future?
runs great now.
tech noted they cleaned the intake due to 'excessive carbon buildup'
how do I avoid this in the future?
#2
A redline a day keeps the carbon away. By intake, he probablly means the under the UIM and more specifically the SSV valve. May or may not have been excessive carbon but its easier to clean it while everything is apart. Just redline regularly and preimx.
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Grasshopper
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Sure you can clean the SSV from "under" the UIM.
But not without removing components like the ACV, thermostat, water pulley, alternator bracket, etc.
I'm simply saying this because I know the OP is going to ask about cleaning it and I just want it to be known that its not a 5 minute job.
But not without removing components like the ACV, thermostat, water pulley, alternator bracket, etc.
I'm simply saying this because I know the OP is going to ask about cleaning it and I just want it to be known that its not a 5 minute job.
Last edited by Jon316G; 10-05-2009 at 09:26 AM.
#8
Hmmmmmm, if only there were a DIY
Understandable. I know most dealers will just remove the Upper Intake Manifold and pour some seafoam or Mazda Zoom Zoom Cleaner down onto the SSV and then manually work the SSV. Why do 3-5 hours of work when you can do 1-2 and charge for 3-5
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#10
Grasshopper
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And pouring the cleaner onto the SSV isn't going to clean it entirely and is only a temporary solution.
Plus, it won't help if the valve is actually stuck.
I had to pry the valve open from above before I could use a cleaner to finish it.
That valve really needs to be removed to clean it good.
And yes... a DIY needs to be made
Plus, it won't help if the valve is actually stuck.
I had to pry the valve open from above before I could use a cleaner to finish it.
That valve really needs to be removed to clean it good.
And yes... a DIY needs to be made
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#12
My SSV was stuck after I got my engine replaced. It was cleaned this way. You shouldnt need to pry it since you can move it by hand without taking anything apart.
Cant find a good pic of the arm you can move atm
Cant find a good pic of the arm you can move atm
Last edited by jmc23200; 10-05-2009 at 09:57 AM.
#17
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here is the DIY from our famous NYCGPS. https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-mazda-zoom-power-engine-cleaner-engine-cleaning-seaform-142852/
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f you decide to use Sea foam, just make sure you buy a vaccum hose that fits for the 2 nipples. also recommend buying a spray bottle to put the sea foam in, if you are doing this job by your self, also so you can watch how much is being sucked thru the vaccum hose.
if you are , you will place the spray bottle on your winshield so it rest against the hood that is popped up. also makes sure you place a towel between the bottle and your hood.
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f you decide to use Sea foam, just make sure you buy a vaccum hose that fits for the 2 nipples. also recommend buying a spray bottle to put the sea foam in, if you are doing this job by your self, also so you can watch how much is being sucked thru the vaccum hose.
if you are , you will place the spray bottle on your winshield so it rest against the hood that is popped up. also makes sure you place a towel between the bottle and your hood.
gl
#23
Sorry guys for being brief, Chevron Techron is a combustion/compression/intake/fuel management cleaner. I started using it after searching/researching on the best way to get rid of carbon(besides redlining everyday) I now use it a week before i get an oil change so that if theres any harmful crap it falls into the dirty oil. Then when i get an oil change everythings new.
here is the link
http://www.chevron.com/products/ourf...tives/tcp.aspx
here is the link
http://www.chevron.com/products/ourf...tives/tcp.aspx
Last edited by RedRocket8; 10-05-2009 at 12:10 PM.
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