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Old 08-03-2010, 03:45 PM
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Hey guys first post here! I am trying to completely restore and modify my SN95 it was my first car and I'd like to finally give it some attention now that I am financially able. I heard about seafoam, fuel injector cleaner...ect....could you guys recommend some good stuff you use in your own car? I do still drive the car, not everyday but it doesn't just sit. Thanks in advance!
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Old 08-03-2010, 03:54 PM
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If you can find a Zepp Distributor try their engine cleaner.I've cleaned up 40 year old engine bays with that stuff.Takes about a 10 minute soaking and rinse off with your garden hose.
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Old 08-03-2010, 03:56 PM
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I apologize I should have clarified, I meant the inside of the engine. Getting rid of the gunk built up over the years.
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Old 08-03-2010, 04:36 PM
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ohh... I use that BK44 to clean the fuel system. Its kind of pricey at $24.00 bucks a can(Napa) but it works really well.One full can to one full tank of gas will clean up it up pretty good.
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I usually use a can of B12 ChemTool every month or two since I bought it 2 years ago (72k miles then 108k now) and I have no issues at all with how the car runs.
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Old 08-04-2010, 09:22 AM
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I just read your sig. Throw away the canned cleaner crap. Buy a new engine.
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Old 08-05-2010, 03:38 PM
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haha, yeah I've been looking into buying a wrecked 03/04 and swapping everything. But my benz is my really fast toy, the Mustang is more for that nostalgic feeling....takes me to back in the day. So I want to keep it mostly original...nothing too crazy.
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Old 08-05-2010, 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by omgamg
haha, yeah I've been looking into buying a wrecked 03/04 and swapping everything. But my benz is my really fast toy, the Mustang is more for that nostalgic feeling....takes me to back in the day. So I want to keep it mostly original...nothing too crazy.
The lady I got my 98GT from had one those AMG Benz's. Now that was a quick car.
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Run some Pennzoil Ultra
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