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Nutbutt · 04-11-2014, 09:28 AM

Did mine with engine running. It actually gays better coverage due to air flow. I sprayed let run for about 5 second then turned off and let soak for 5 min. Turn back on and went for a spirited ride.
The break booster doesn't really get passenger side cylinder 1&3 all that great.

KaBoom1701 · 04-11-2014, 10:43 AM

How many miles on the odometer when we do this?

Nutbutt · 04-11-2014, 10:46 AM

Did mine at 60k. I have had a catch can on the car since day 1, 10miles. I put an IPF sc kit on at 45k and now have 68k.

KaBoom1701 · 04-11-2014, 12:52 PM

What does the dealer charge to do this?

htoniv · 04-11-2014, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nutbutt

Did mine with engine running. It actually gays better coverage due to air flow. I sprayed let run for about 5 second then turned off and let soak for 5 min. Turn back on and went for a spirited ride.
The break booster doesn't really get passenger side cylinder 1&3 all that great.

Great thank you! i will try that, what about the other question? can anyone help me

So first question is for 2. Cleaning your Crankshaft. It says to pour half the can of seafoam in here. Just to confirm this is the same place where you would normally pour oil correct?

Nutbutt · 04-11-2014, 01:16 PM

Sorry I missed the first question. Yes pour 1/2 the can in the oil fill. Just make sure you are ready to change the oil. My opinion is don't bother with the crankshaft step. On direct injection cars is the intake manifold and valves that are the issue.

Nutbutt · 04-11-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

What does the dealer charge to do this?

I was quoted $220 (1.5 hrs labor & parts) for a liquid cleaning, GM version of seafoam. If it was really bad and needed the IM opened up to do a hand cleaning it was estimated at 4 hr labor + parts & cleaning fluids.

Dizzy82 · 04-11-2014, 06:08 PM

Dealership "seafoam" service is recommended every 20k-25k miles. Save a boatload of money and do it yourself.

Can't_C_Me · 04-11-2014, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by htoniv

Great thank you! i will try that, what about the other question? can anyone help me

So first question is for 2. Cleaning your Crankshaft. It says to pour half the can of seafoam in here. Just to confirm this is the same place where you would normally pour oil correct?

Yes, pour it into the oil full.

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Originally Posted by Dizzy82

Dealership "seafoam" service is recommended every 20k-25k miles. Save a boatload of money and do it yourself.

+1

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htoniv · 04-11-2014, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the response guys. I tried to unplug the clamp today on the hose, but was having some difficulty. What is the easiest way /trick to get this accomplished? Are there pictures or video?

Can't_C_Me · 04-11-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by htoniv

Thanks for the response guys. I tried to unplug the clamp today on the hose, but was having some difficulty. What is the easiest way /trick to get this accomplished? Are there pictures or video?

Do this instead of spraying into the IM and doing the booster line step.

Open the top of the IM (which is straight foward) . Then grab a rag and MIST some Simple Green or Brake Cleaner on it and wipe any oil you see off with it. Then dry off the inside with a dry rag. Then gap the spray or liquid version of Seafoam and half the bottle evenly into each injector port. Seal the top back up (be careful and don't over tighten the bolts as they not supposed to be too tight) Let it sit for about 5-10min then started the car up. It may take 2 or 3 trys but it'll start. You may also get a CEL code which is normal also. Let the car run for maybe 1 or 2 min then drive it. I've done this so I'm not just making shit up.

If you don't feel comfortable with this just do it the way I wrote it up in the first post. Good luck

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KaBoom1701 · 04-11-2014, 10:25 PM

Ok, I'll save the $200+ and do it myself. lol

Can't_C_Me · 04-12-2014, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Ok, I'll save the $200+ and do it myself. lol

Go for it, if you have questions we'll help you out.

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htoniv · 04-12-2014, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

Do this instead of spraying into the IM and doing the booster line step.

Open the top of the IM (which is straight foward) . Then grab a rag and MIST some Simple Green or Brake Cleaner on it and wipe any oil you see off with it. Then dry off the inside with a dry rag. Then gap the spray or liquid version of Seafoam and half the bottle evenly into each injector port. Seal the top back up (be careful and don't over tighten the bolts as they not supposed to be too tight) Let it sit for about 5-10min then started the car up. It may take 2 or 3 trys but it'll start. You may also get a CEL code which is normal also. Let the car run for maybe 1 or 2 min then drive it. I've done this so I'm not just making shit up.

If you don't feel comfortable with this just do it the way I wrote it up in the first post. Good luck

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Thank you for the input like you said i am not conformable taking the IM off my self the original write up is really good and informative but it doesn't show how exactly you remove the clamp.
Do you have any pictures or video of this?

i seen a video where another v6 owner pulled the entire hose out like a plug instead of just the clamp.

is this an acceptable way?

04-11-2014, 09:28 AM	#113
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Did mine with engine running. It actually gays better coverage due to air flow. I sprayed let run for about 5 second then turned off and let soak for 5 min. Turn back on and went for a spirited ride. The break booster doesn't really get passenger side cylinder 1&3 all that great. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-11-2014, 10:43 AM	#114
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	How many miles on the odometer when we do this? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-11-2014, 10:46 AM	#115
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Did mine at 60k. I have had a catch can on the car since day 1, 10miles. I put an IPF sc kit on at 45k and now have 68k. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-11-2014, 12:52 PM	#116
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	What does the dealer charge to do this? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

04-11-2014, 01:16 PM	#118
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Sorry I missed the first question. Yes pour 1/2 the can in the oil fill. Just make sure you are ready to change the oil. My opinion is don't bother with the crankshaft step. On direct injection cars is the intake manifold and valves that are the issue. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

04-11-2014, 06:08 PM	#120
Dizzy82 Drives: 2011 1LT/RS A6 RJT SuperCharged Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: 87114 Posts: 3,501 View My Garage	Dealership "seafoam" service is recommended every 20k-25k miles. Save a boatload of money and do it yourself. __________________ Power is worthless without control. *The 2nd* protects the 1st.** BMR sub frame brace, BMR tunnel brace, LSR sways, LSR CM ca & tl, Sphon ExD el, GM tower brace, Megan EZ Streets, Goodridge Stainless Steel Braided brake lines, PowerStop D/S rotors & pads, Doug Thorty Ceramic Shorties, Magnaflow x-pipe, MRT V2.0, KICKER PowerStage sub & amp, Infinity speakers & tweeters, Viteese Throttle Controller, Viteese Paddle Shifters, ACS T2 Splitter, ACS T2 Ports/Quad LED lights, VDI kit, Havoc diffuser, IPF ECU/TRANS tuned, IPF/KPE Supercharged. 364RWHP/297RWTQ

04-11-2014, 07:42 PM	#122
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	Thanks for the response guys. I tried to unplug the clamp today on the hose, but was having some difficulty. What is the easiest way /trick to get this accomplished? Are there pictures or video?

04-11-2014, 10:25 PM	#124
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Ok, I'll save the $200+ and do it myself. lol __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.