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Seafoaming Process???
I have a '90 3.0 auto, and it's sputtering. I would like to know how to do this seafoaming process? Can anyone help!? Appreciate it!
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09-24-2009, 12:13 AM
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On yotatech.com you'll find more posts on seafoam than you'll care to read. Basically you feed about 6 oz into a vacuum line, turn 'er off, wait a while, then restart. Expect a bit of smoke.
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09-24-2009, 08:52 AM
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On yotatech.com you'll find more posts on seafoam than you'll care to read. Basically you feed about 6 oz into a vacuum line, turn 'er off, wait a while, then restart. Expect a bit of smoke.
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 Expect a LOT of smoke....I have used the Seafoam product on my S2000 and my wife's 90 Miata. The stuff works well to clean things up in the intake system.
You use a vacuum line as close to the TB as you can this way you clean the full intake out. You can use Seafoam spray to clean the TB as well.
Pinch the vacuum line you use in the can of Seafoam so it draws the stuff slow if it draws to fast you can choke the engine and it will stall. As you draw the cleaner rev the engine a little to keep it from stalling, use about a half can. Put the other half in the fuel tank then, drive the truck until the smoke clears.
That's it Good luck 
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Basically you feed about 6 oz into a vacuum line, turn 'er off, wait a while, then restart. Expect a bit of smoke.
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Haha.....I did this on my Jeep....there was more than just a bit of smoke. One of my neighbors was driving by and stopped because she thought my house was on fire.... 
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I appreciate it guys.. i'll give it a try.. Now should there be a recommended fuel level before it goes in the gas tank?
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I appreciate it guys.. i'll give it a try.. Now should there be a recommended fuel level before it goes in the gas tank?
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The instructions say one pint treats 8 to 25 gallons of fuel. When I use it I add a pint to 1/4 tank then take a short drive to the gas station and fill up. Don't add any more gas again until you're down pretty low.
Yes, I was being a little sarcastic when I said 'a bit of smoke.' When I did this to my 4Runner a few months ago in my back yard, my neighbor called up thinking there was a fire. If my wife hadn't been there to answer the phone I'm sure she would have called the fire dept.
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the instructions say to put 1/3 can in gas, 1/3 in oil and the rest down a vacuum line. I find the line hooked to the brake booster works good and its easy to get on and off. They also say to not let the hose suck it out of the can, rather pour it in; the vacuum keeps it from spilling.
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the instructions say to put 1/3 can in gas, 1/3 in oil and the rest down a vacuum line. I find the line hooked to the brake booster works good and its easy to get on and off. They also say to not let the hose suck it out of the can, rather pour it in; the vacuum keeps it from spilling.
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Exactly what I do.
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catalytic converter cause sputtering?
Hey guys I just cleaned my '90 with the sea foam process, and I noticed a leak and a tiny bit of smoke coming from where the catalytic converter connects. I tried the sea foam to see if it would get rid of my sputtering problem I'm currently having. It didn't fix the problem, but I did notice how the idol got smoother and quieter. Also when I rev it up you can feel and hear the difference. It will not rev over 1800-2000 rpm with out dying down. Could this have something to with the catalytic converter?
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If the honeycomb matrix inside the cat breaks down it can restrict the exhaust causing power loss.
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If the honeycomb matrix inside the cat breaks down it can restrict the exhaust causing power loss.
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There was a slow drip of a black substance coming from it. Maybe a possible sign of that breaking down? Apprecitate the help.
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i dont think a clogged cat would cause an engine to cut out 2000rpm. if the exhaust is leaking from before you o2 sensor that could cause problems.
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i dont think a clogged cat would cause an engine to cut out 2000rpm. if the exhaust is leaking from before you o2 sensor that could cause problems.
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Would a bad o2 sensor show the check engine light? Mine is not currently on, but before this problem got worse it did come on and went away after a couple days. Not sure why.
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a bad o2 sensor would cause the check engine light to come on, or 'throwing a code', and just because the light is not on doesnt mean there aren't any codes stored. here is a website that explains how to check the trouble codes stored on the ECU.
http://www.off-road.com/toyota/tech/codes/
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[QUOTE=n8buddy;455036]a bad o2 sensor would cause the check engine light to come on, or 'throwing a code', and just because the light is not on doesnt mean there aren't any codes stored. here is a website that explains how to check the trouble codes stored on the ECU.
I appreciate all the help.. Now can I take out the o2 sensor to test to see if this sputtering will go away. Will that harm anything?
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