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Can you run SeaFoam through a 5th's valve train?

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by dino71, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. dino71

    dino71 New Member

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    I know how to do this with my car, just remove the vacuum hose from the brake area and pour it in at about 2500 rpms but I was wondering if it can be done on a 5th GEN to clean out carbon deposits on top of the valves.
     


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    I used Seafoam on my '98 with 25k mile and omg, it is like having a new bike! I openned up the airbox and revved the engine as I poured some down each down tube until about a 1/4 of the can was left, then I stalled the engine with the remaining. I let it sit for 15 minutes, cranked it up, had the smoke show for a while and now have a new bike :thumbsup:
     


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    Thanks MOJO! I am going to try this next weekend!
     


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    I would like to know how it worked for you after you do it and if it made any changes to the bikes performance.
     


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    also think about BG44K - works wonders!
     


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    SeaFoam is safe for every ic engine ever manufactured except the one that comes as standard equipment in a 5g.....read the fine print on the container :ninja:
     


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    elaborate as I do not have a can of seafoam handy...
     


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