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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: jerryp58 on May 03, 2004, 09:14:36 AM
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Well, some of you may remember my poor compression numbers:
#1 = 170 PSI
#2 = 160 PSI
#3 = 165 PSI
#4 = 60 PSI
I thought since (as far as I know) the engine has 150k miles on it, maybe I've got some carbon build up on the intake valve.  So, I tried a third of a can of SeaFoam (like the directions said) and got no smoke at all.  I was surprised and a little disappointed.  I was hoping to see 5 or 10 minutes of serious white smoke and then I was going to do another compression test and see 170 PSI in # 4.  Oh well.  Maybe I'll use a little more someday; I'm a sucker for Snake Oils.
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did u let it sit and everything? it may take the full can over a few treatments
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did u let it sit and everything? it may take the full can over a few treatments
Yup. If I remember the instructions, it was: use 1/3 can down the throttle body with the engine running & warm, shut it down for 5 minutes, start it back up and watch the smoke. But, no smoke. Like I said, I may try again someday, but I don't have my hopes. I just figured I'd take a stab at it.
BTW, has anyone ever tried using a trickle of water down the TB? I've heard that starts blowing carbon off instantly.
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BTW, has anyone ever tried using a trickle of water down the TB?  I've heard that starts blowing carbon off instantly.
I've heard of that trick, but every time I heard it, it was in reference to a carbed engine... I dunno if it'd work on EFI
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Yes it works on EFI too, like steam cleaning
your pistons, it also can get water into the oil
so go easy on the Water Injection ;)
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