i have my head off of my block and i noticed that there is normal carbon buildup ontop of the pistons, i was wondering if i can go ahead and remove that carbon before the head goes back on. I have heard it messes up something, i cant remeber what some people were saying. anyone have any imput?

 

I light mist of water into the intake while the car is running will remove carbon buildup.

 

I did not know that.

 

If you can fit a wire wheel into their, you could scrape off most of it. But when u put it back together, water or seafoam will do the job also.

 

do not scrape any of it with a wire wheel or anyhting of that kind.. crap is going to get between the piston and cyl. and your going ot do more damage than good.

as sayd above, best way is with water.

 

I've never tried the water idea, but Seafoam is particularly good at removing the carbon.

 

i've personally done both and recommend using water then seafoam. If you use seafoam on a high mileage engine you might break off too much carbon at once and actually ruin something. I have personally ruined valve seals in 2 engines doing this. Water "steam cleans" your engine more or less and is much more gentle. So I recommend one before the other. But then again....who cares what i think...

 

interesting. i guess ill try the water effect once i put the engine back together

 

Remember just use a sprayer and mist it into the tb while the car is running and warm. JUST A MIST, NOT A SQUIRT!.

 

the water method is like steam cleaning

 

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