Cleaning Carbon
04-11-2007, 01:22 PM
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Cleaning Carbon
I have a lot of carbon buildup on my pistons and would like to clean it off before putting my engine back together. What is a good way to clean it off without the risk of damaging the piston or cylinder walls?
04-12-2007, 12:57 AM
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RE: Cleaning Carbon
do you have the pistons out of the motor? or just the heads off? i think just carb cleaner spray it on and take a clean shop rag and wipe it off, w/ alotta build up it might take awhile but it should work fine
04-12-2007, 12:59 AM
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RE: Cleaning Carbon
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do you have the pistons out of the motor? or just the heads off? i think just carb cleaner spray it on and take a clean shop rag and wipe it off, w/ alotta build up it might take awhile but it should work fine
do you have the pistons out of the motor? or just the heads off? i think just carb cleaner spray it on and take a clean shop rag and wipe it off, w/ alotta build up it might take awhile but it should work fine
04-12-2007, 01:28 AM
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RE: Cleaning Carbon
The heads are off the car, the pistons are still in the block. I really dont want to scrape the pistons and risk scratching them, i was hoping for something that would be gentle on them.
04-12-2007, 01:37 AM
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RE: Cleaning Carbon
go w/ the carb cleaner and use the oil like he said and when you put it together use seafoam thru the pcv valve. i found thats the best way have someone in there keeping the car running and let it suck in half the bottle
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