possible engine damage from bad cat.
08-17-2017 | 10:20 AM
#26
Tester's still in the box in my garage.
I'll definitely test it before I commit to the rebuild, to compare with the stealership's numbers.
I'm not real sure how to do the cleaning, I'll have to go back and read it.
Maybe I can do a before & after.
08-17-2017 | 11:11 AM
#29
08-17-2017 | 11:42 AM
#30
Honestly I think it would take at least a drive cycle to notice a difference.
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited.
Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs.
Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out.
Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs.
Travis
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited.
Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs.
Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out.
Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs.
Travis
08-17-2017 | 11:57 AM
#31
Honestly I think it would take at least a drive cycle to notice a difference.
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited.
Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs.
Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out.
Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs.
Travis
But again, I never got to test before and after so my data is limited.
Also we never discussed the impact on spark plugs.
Would it clean them up nicely and make them work great again, maybe. But you also run the risk of fouling them out.
Personally after the steam clean just like after a seafoam I would replace plugs.
Travis
I put new ones in with my new kit, it's been a while now, wouldn't hurt to change them.
08-19-2017 | 04:18 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...7/#post4408673
Unless you attribute gaining 2 bars to "random luck" after water decarbing it. You also see his engine looked cleaner through the endoscope.
08-19-2017 | 11:14 AM
#33
That link doesn't work..
I never saw his post regarding results.
I did see the one thread that had a few images YEARS ago but have yet to see results from the last set of tests which was a few cars, not just one.
Travis
I never saw his post regarding results.
I did see the one thread that had a few images YEARS ago but have yet to see results from the last set of tests which was a few cars, not just one.
Travis
08-19-2017 | 11:31 AM
#34
08-19-2017 | 11:51 AM
#35
Yeah that's pretty weak.
Try to decarbonize the engine with seafoam or zoomzoom cleaner. Do the Treatment like 2 or 3 times with say 100 miles in between. There's nothing to lose and it's worth the try.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...7/#post4408673
The admin gained 2 full bars with this method.
Try to decarbonize the engine with seafoam or zoomzoom cleaner. Do the Treatment like 2 or 3 times with say 100 miles in between. There's nothing to lose and it's worth the try.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-tec...7/#post4408673
The admin gained 2 full bars with this method.
08-19-2017 | 11:53 AM
#36
08-19-2017 | 01:04 PM
#37
Thanks BigC, works now.
I do remember that thread somewhat.
I'll have to read it again but I don't think he ever came to a solid conclusion on it. (Whether or not it made a difference with clearing out the tighter areas that hold/are around seals. ). It obviously removes face carbon
Something to do later
.
I do remember that thread somewhat.
I'll have to read it again but I don't think he ever came to a solid conclusion on it. (Whether or not it made a difference with clearing out the tighter areas that hold/are around seals. ). It obviously removes face carbon
Something to do later
.
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