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Old May 2, 2014 | 02:32 PM
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I've seafoam end my car twice through the bpv hose and never had a problem.
Same and so has my buddy.. Never had a problem..
Old May 2, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by awdorgtfo
Would never put it in the oil though
Any reason why?
Old May 2, 2014 | 04:18 PM
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So now my boost problems are back fml.
Im gonna replace the restrictor pill again back to stock then start hunting for the leak....it sounds like air flowing out of something....im gonna also replace the air filter with a stock unit instead of parts plus.

The problem is affecting my boost again. I wonder if my manifolds or uppipe is leaking somewhere......
Got some troubleshooting work ahead of me.
Old May 2, 2014 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
So now my boost problems are back fml.
Im gonna replace the restrictor pill again back to stock then start hunting for the leak....it sounds like air flowing out of something....im gonna also replace the air filter with a stock unit instead of parts plus.

The problem is affecting my boost again. I wonder if my manifolds or uppipe is leaking somewhere......
Got some troubleshooting work ahead of me.
No code? Mine was the boost solenoid vacuum lines.
Old May 2, 2014 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 04GG

No code? Mine was the boost solenoid vacuum lines.
Negative. When I first bought my car it was coding and running rough. They ended up replacing the turbo oil feed solenoids and cleaned the banjo screens.

It runs fine with no sound besides the spooling when not in boost. But as soon as I hit 3k rpm and even 1psi of boost it hisses and sounds really bad. And now my boost spiking is back after replacing the pill made it go away. Now the grimmspeed downpipe is on and it drived like **** lol.
Old May 2, 2014 | 05:48 PM
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Old May 2, 2014 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc
Any reason why?
If anything, I would put a bit in the oil, idle for about 5-10 mins and change the oil. But I see no real need to.
Old May 2, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Gates racing timing belt kit. Cosworth timing belt guide. LIC Motorsports half moons. Valve cover gaskets. All seals on the front end. Greddy temp sensor housing. All being done at Static Nine Garage.
One cam bolt wouldnt come off for me. All seals besides one replaced. 24" breaker bar couldnt even help.
Old May 2, 2014 | 07:12 PM
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Old May 2, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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Old May 4, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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Finished wiring up triple gauge pod. interior lighting swap was a complete success.

Also swapped wastegate restrictor pill back to stock and see if my boost problems go away. Getting a turbo inlet and oem air filter this week. See if they help either.....

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Old May 5, 2014 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by awdorgtfo
If anything, I would put a bit in the oil, idle for about 5-10 mins and change the oil. But I see no real need to.
That what you are supposed to do. I wouldn't just keep in there for thousands of miles, on any car

That **** is strong for a reason. Get it in, and get it out!
Old May 5, 2014 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc

That what you are supposed to do. I wouldn't just keep in there for thousands of miles, on any car

That **** is strong for a reason. Get it in, and get it out!
Theres only one cleaner ive seen that stays in the engine until next oil change and thays auto rx.

I dont think I would use it on my car tho.
If anything I would drop the pan, change the pickup tube and clean the pan. Then maybe use the oil flush/ cleaner next change. Dont want big gobs of crud making it past the pickup tube strainer.
Old May 5, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Scoobywax
Theres only one cleaner ive seen that stays in the engine until next oil change and thays auto rx.

I dont think I would use it on my car tho.
If anything I would drop the pan, change the pickup tube and clean the pan. Then maybe use the oil flush/ cleaner next change. Dont want big gobs of crud making it past the pickup tube strainer.
The point of something like Seafoam is to break it down to **** water, not thicken it up.

It literally eats carbon. I actually have a sneaky suspicion it's basically 100% ethanol, but I can't really confirm that.
Old May 5, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by joltdudeuc

The point of something like Seafoam is to break it down to **** water, not thicken it up.

It literally eats carbon. I actually have a sneaky suspicion it's basically 100% ethanol, but I can't really confirm that.
Hmmm. well I dont mean thicken up the oil I mean it dislodges a big chunk of gunk and it gets sent somewhere to destroy the engine lol. I would love to do a motor flush with seafoam next oil change but im kinda nervous.



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