decarb
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 2
From: Green Cove Springs FL
decarb
I just got finished putting 2 cans of top engine cleaner in the intake hose and now I'm waiting until tomorrow morning to crank it back up. I used C5 Tech's method and pictures from this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...=501685&page=1. I used Sea Foam from Napa since they were open on Sunday. :)
I had alot of white smoke while pouring the top engine cleaner in and I'm wondering if this is normal?
I had alot of white smoke while pouring the top engine cleaner in and I'm wondering if this is normal?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 310
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn NY
Re: decarb (FroDaddy)
I just got finished putting 2 cans of top engine cleaner in the intake hose and now I'm waiting until tomorrow morning to crank it back up. I used C5 Tech's method and pictures from this thread: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...=501685&page=1. I used Sea Foam from Napa since they were open on Sunday. :)
I had alot of white smoke while pouring the top engine cleaner in and I'm wondering if this is normal?
I had alot of white smoke while pouring the top engine cleaner in and I'm wondering if this is normal?
What happens to your Catalytic Converter after this process? If you are running the engine while pouring this stuff in it, are you sure that none of it reaches the CC unburned?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,091
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles CA
Re: decarb (FroDaddy)
That's a mighty fine decarb process there :D
Glad its working out. As far as the white smoke, I got a little bit of fumes i guess...but nothing like billowing white smoke.
Let us know how the finale goes.
:thumbs:
Glad its working out. As far as the white smoke, I got a little bit of fumes i guess...but nothing like billowing white smoke.
Let us know how the finale goes.
:thumbs:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 1,163
Likes: 0
From: The greatest risk is not taking one at all
Re: decarb (RskyBns)
I just did mine, got nice white smoke. Drove it for a while then changed the oil as it was dirty. I noticed my engine running a little cooler also.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 2
From: Green Cove Springs FL
Re: decarb (RskyBns)
That's a mighty fine decarb process there :D
Glad its working out. As far as the white smoke, I got a little bit of fumes i guess...but nothing like billowing white smoke.
Let us know how the finale goes.
:thumbs:
Glad its working out. As far as the white smoke, I got a little bit of fumes i guess...but nothing like billowing white smoke.
Let us know how the finale goes.
:thumbs:
Started it up this morning and the smoke kept billowing out of the rear for several minutes. I went on a spirited drive, and it took several WOT runs to get the rest out. Then I did a couple extra WOT runs just to be REALLY sure. :thumbs:
My impressions is that I had a noticable improvement in the smoothness of my idle and revs. It might take me a couple of days to really test out if it cured my hesitation probs, though. I'm also curious to see if my MPG improves. I've learned from reading the archives that it might take a few weeks to see the full benefits from the decarb.
My time/money wasn't wasted! I think my C5 really needed this, especially since it has 45k mi on the odo. :yesnod:
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 2
From: Green Cove Springs FL
Re: decarb (RskyBns)
Another follow-up... I used to have surging since I put on my K&N no-lid mod when in 1st gear and letting the car idle through a parking lot.
It's gone.
Also, the hesitation seems to be nearly gone as well. I benefited more than I expected from this decarb! :thumbs:
It's gone.
Also, the hesitation seems to be nearly gone as well. I benefited more than I expected from this decarb! :thumbs:
