Decarb tell me more
Racer
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From: Raleigh NC
Re: Decarb tell me more (kewlpapaw)
I havaen't done it yet, but here is a link that someone else posted. It gets discussed here once in a while. http://www.corvetteforum.cc/techtips...=119&TopicID=5
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Shelton CT
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Re: Decarb tell me more (kewlpapaw)
Hi there,
Well, decarb is usually a last resort to excessive cold start noise, or even worse, engine detonation.
Usually, 12345515 Fuel system additive once every six months from a new purchase, will usually take care of all carbon build up issues on daily driven cars.
If for some reason, you drive short trips, without any extended long driving, then the service interval will increase, because carbon buildup is not burned off.
Allthebest, c4c5 :banghead:
Well, decarb is usually a last resort to excessive cold start noise, or even worse, engine detonation.
Usually, 12345515 Fuel system additive once every six months from a new purchase, will usually take care of all carbon build up issues on daily driven cars.
If for some reason, you drive short trips, without any extended long driving, then the service interval will increase, because carbon buildup is not burned off.
Allthebest, c4c5 :banghead:
Team Owner
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From: Spring Texas
Re: Decarb tell me more (c4c5specialist)
Hi there,
Well, decarb is usually a last resort to excessive cold start noise, or even worse, engine detonation.
Usually, 12345515 Fuel system additive once every six months from a new purchase, will usually take care of all carbon build up issues on daily driven cars.
If for some reason, you drive short trips, without any extended long driving, then the service interval will increase, because carbon buildup is not burned off.
Allthebest, c4c5 :banghead:
Well, decarb is usually a last resort to excessive cold start noise, or even worse, engine detonation.
Usually, 12345515 Fuel system additive once every six months from a new purchase, will usually take care of all carbon build up issues on daily driven cars.
If for some reason, you drive short trips, without any extended long driving, then the service interval will increase, because carbon buildup is not burned off.
Allthebest, c4c5 :banghead:
Tech Contributor
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Re: Decarb tell me more (white93)
I havaen't done it yet, but here is a link that someone else posted. It gets discussed here once in a while. http://www.corvetteforum.cc/techtips...=119&TopicID=5
I took some of the cleaner and placed it in a cup and put some carbed up valves in it. After 24 hours of soaking, NONE of the carbon would come off the valves and there was little black markings on the WHITE towel I wiped the valves with. I then heated a valve and then poured the GM TEC onto it and the carbon started to come off within 15 minutes. The cold procedure doesn't work and the only part of it that might be helping is the heated test drive part. It is best to follow GM's insructions on the can. I poured it into the car while running at full temperature. I see little advantage of waiting 6-12 hours with the car cold before blowing out the carbon as most people on the forum have suggested. Heat seems to be one of the most important elements to the cleaning.
Safety Car
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Re: Decarb tell me more (SpinMonster)
it's easier to add water ( slowly ) thru the brake booster vac. line while the engine is running.
Works great without the getting messy. :yesnod:
Works great without the getting messy. :yesnod:
Melting Slicks
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From: Tulsa OK
Re: Decarb tell me more (kewlpapaw)
I just did this two weeks ago and the results were quite nice.
Initial post about it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=561767
Results post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=564165
GREAT post by RskyBns with pics on how to do it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=501685
Patrick :cheers:
Initial post about it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=561767
Results post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=564165
GREAT post by RskyBns with pics on how to do it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=501685
Patrick :cheers:
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Burning Brakes
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From: Los Angeles CA
Re: Decarb tell me more (Patman36)
I just did this two weeks ago and the results were quite nice.
Initial post about it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=561767
Results post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=564165
GREAT post by RskyBns with pics on how to do it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=501685
Patrick :cheers:
Initial post about it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=561767
Results post: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=564165
GREAT post by RskyBns with pics on how to do it: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=501685
Patrick :cheers:
Great job on the decarb! :cheers: Another successful one done! :thumbs:
I like your results, perfect. BTW, what did you decide about your plugs?
Andrew
[Modified by RskyBns, 9:18 AM 5/27/2003]
Melting Slicks
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From: Tulsa OK
Re: Decarb tell me more (RskyBns)
Great job on the decarb! :cheers: Another successful one done! :thumbs:
I like your results, perfect. BTW, what did you decide about your plugs?
Andrew
I like your results, perfect. BTW, what did you decide about your plugs?
Andrew
Patrick :cheers:
