Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:30:26 -0600
Reply-To:     tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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From:         tom ring <taring@TARING.ORG>
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Subject:      Re: SeaFoam
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It is fairly well known in the midwest, though I'd never heard of it before
moving here from northern NY.  The standard phrasing around here is "pour half
a can in the oil a few miles before a change, and the other half in the gas
tank".  Seems to be a decent petroleum based solvent.

Another use that I can say seems to work is getting rid of carbon deposits in
the cylinder heads in a jiffy.  You run the engine at a high idle and insert a
vacuum line in the can.  "Throttle"  the amount being pulled from the can by
dipping the line in and out and also give more real throttle so as not to stall
the engine.  3 hands help.  The exhaust will really look bad during this.  Use
the whole can.  To really do a good job, do it untill it stalls the engine,
then let it sit for 10 minutes or so before restarting.  I'd recommending
changing the oil after this.  And yes, you are probably washing the cylinder
walls a bit during it too, so it could add some wear.  I'd bet not much, since
you aren't doing this for extended periods.  I did this on my 84 GTI (D Street
Prepared), and it did get rid of a mild knock I had on a couple cylinders.  Do
be careful doing this as you can get a hydraulic lock fairly easily.  That
would be bad at any significant rpms.  Yes, I did lock my engine, no nothing
broke.  :)  Had to crank it over backwards to unlock it.

YMMV
tom

On 24 Jul 2003 at 13:20, Warner, Jeff (DSIO) wrote:

> Volks,
>
> Has anyone tried a engine cleaning product named SeaFoam?  I've been a long
> time user and believer in Marvel Mystery Oil but this past weekend I found
> myself at a Thortons gas station wanting to buy some injector cleaner to use
> with my next fillup.  Taking a pass on the usual fare, I found a can of
> SeaFoam on the shelf.  I'd heard of it before and was impressed with its
> informative label so I bought it.  Poured in the entire can prior to filling
> up.  I wasn't really expecting any noticeable results as the Westy has been
> running pretty good.  I just felt it was time for a cleaning.  Well, I must
> say I was very impressed almost immediately.  The Idle seemed much smoother,
> acceleration much easier and healthy and I swear it was running cooler than
> normal.
>
> Today I did a little research on the product.  I thought I would share a few
> interesting links with you and ask for opinions on usage or experience with
> this product.  I'm impressed and I'm going to pick up some more this
> afternoon including their spray lubricant/cleaner.
>
>
> A video and some interesting posts on a Vette list.
> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=417821
>
> Some independent instructions on usage.
> http://members.nuvox.net/~on.roz/cars/z28/seafoam.html
>
> SeaFoam product Website.
> http://www.seafoamsales.com/
>
> Thoughts?
>
> Jeff Warner
> Galloway, OH
> '86 Wolfy Westy "Barry"
> '87 GL Weekender "Van"
> Bunch of VW/Audi stuff that needs cleanin.
>


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