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bigwayne3000 · 03-18-2014, 11:09 PM

Could someone tell me where to locate the PCV line? Is it the somewhat 90 degree angled hose that is directly above the red Seafoam straw in the OPs last pic in his first post?

Nutbutt · 03-19-2014, 10:36 AM

The PCV line would normally be attached to the nipple that the red straw is inserted to in that picture. Push the tab down on the connector an pull off the plastic line. Then insert the straw.

midwestwinter · 03-24-2014, 08:47 PM

Is this process the same for the V6? Thx

DSX_Camaro · 03-24-2014, 10:20 PM

This IS a V6.

TJ91 · 03-25-2014, 05:44 PM

So I think the seafoam is the cause of my bad mpg (14mpg)

So I did the seafoam back last year and noticed a decrease in fuel economy. So I decided to take apart my intake today and try to diagnose the bad fuel economy and had a feeling it would be my maf sensor.
Took it apart to find thick grime all over the bottom of the intake ans sensor.

Now this is a combo of the seafoam and dirt going through filter.
So now I'm going to clean my intake and sensor with maf cleaner

But now wondering how dirty my IM might be since it would have been under the same circumstances

Can't_C_Me · 03-25-2014, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

So I think the seafoam is the cause of my bad mpg (14mpg)

So I did the seafoam back last year and noticed a decrease in fuel economy. So I decided to take apart my intake today and try to diagnose the bad fuel economy and had a feeling it would be my maf sensor.
Took it apart to find thick grime all over the bottom of the intake ans sensor.

Now this is a combo of the seafoam and dirt going through filter.
So now I'm going to clean my intake and sensor with maf cleaner

But now wondering how dirty my IM might be since it would have been under the same circumstances

Shouldn't be any Seafoam outside the TB when cleaning. Don't think what your seeing has anything to do with the Seafoam.

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ChadG · 03-25-2014, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

So I think the seafoam is the cause of my bad mpg (14mpg)

So I did the seafoam back last year and noticed a decrease in fuel economy. So I decided to take apart my intake today and try to diagnose the bad fuel economy and had a feeling it would be my maf sensor.
Took it apart to find thick grime all over the bottom of the intake ans sensor.

Now this is a combo of the seafoam and dirt going through filter.
So now I'm going to clean my intake and sensor with maf cleaner

But now wondering how dirty my IM might be since it would have been under the same circumstances

If you're running an aftermarket intake, did you over-oil your air filter?

Nutbutt · 03-25-2014, 06:24 PM

Sounds like either a motor in need of a catchcan or a serious issue. Seafoam, if done through the brake booster or throttle body should be no where near the MAF. If MAF is getting oil then either the clean side hose (passenger side) from valve cover is leaking oil back into the intake. Or if the air filter is an aftermarket oiled filter it was oiled a little too much.
Seen quite a few V6s with oil in the intake manifold due to no catch can. If not addressed sea foaming won't clean this up. Taking the cover off the intake manifold needs to be done.

neptunetrucking · 03-25-2014, 06:29 PM

I tried seafoam on two of my cars. I didn't notice any change or difference

TJ91 · 03-25-2014, 08:10 PM

Sorry guys don't mean to highjack the thread

But it's definitly the seafoam and this is where you will all Facepalm..
I did the method where you use the hook from the spray and you mount it in front of the tb. To do this you loosen up your intake, place the spray straw(?) Then put your intake back on and spray while car is running
Now the VR slants low so excess seafoam pooled on the bottom. When I pulled the intake out to remove the straw for the seafoam. A whole bunch poored out. So I drained it and the remounted and went through with the normal process assuming the seafoam would dry itself out with all the airflow

I've cleaned the intake numerous times before and never had that. Only the one time after I had seafoamed and realized the excess fluid had pooled in the intake.

ChadG · 03-25-2014, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Sorry guys don't mean to highjack the thread

But it's definitly the seafoam and this is where you will all Facepalm..
I did the method where you use the hook from the spray and you mount it in front of the tb. To do this you loosen up your intake, place the spray straw(?) Then put your intake back on and spray while car is running
Now the VR slants low so excess seafoam pooled on the bottom. When I pulled the intake out to remove the straw for the seafoam. A whole bunch poored out. So I drained it and the remounted and went through with the normal process assuming the seafoam would dry itself out with all the airflow

I've cleaned the intake numerous times before and never had that. Only the one time after I had seafoamed and realized the excess fluid had pooled in the intake.

Yeah that explains it! Hope you get it back in order.

Can't_C_Me · 03-25-2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

Sorry guys don't mean to highjack the thread

But it's definitly the seafoam and this is where you will all Facepalm..
I did the method where you use the hook from the spray and you mount it in front of the tb. To do this you loosen up your intake, place the spray straw(?) Then put your intake back on and spray while car is running
Now the VR slants low so excess seafoam pooled on the bottom. When I pulled the intake out to remove the straw for the seafoam. A whole bunch poored out. So I drained it and the remounted and went through with the normal process assuming the seafoam would dry itself out with all the airflow

I've cleaned the intake numerous times before and never had that. Only the one time after I had seafoamed and realized the excess fluid had pooled in the intake.

Oh ok yeah that explains it lol. Yeah I remember having the VR and that down slop. Next time just spray in the nozzle on the side of the TB. And if possible have someone hold the Rpm's at about 2k.

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TJ91 · 03-25-2014, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

Oh ok yeah that explains it lol. Yeah I remember having the VR and that down slop. Next time just spray in the nozzle on the side of the TB. And if possible have someone hold the Rpm's at about 2k.

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Yeah lol my screw up. Now that I know about the side of the TB, will make my life easier.

Funny, I have no catch can but when I did the Black Ice Mod, my IM was clean and my TB was clean like new. Now my TB looks like crap and im sure my IM looks the same

Hoping another round of Seafoam will help clean all the gunk out

htoniv · 04-11-2014, 06:08 AM

Hi i want to try this today on mine as i am getting an catch can on Monday. my car has 61k miles on it and i plan on doing an oil change saturday(tommrow after about 75 miles after this treatment)

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?

Secondly i plan on doing Optional 2 3. Top End / IM Cleaning pt. 2 instead of removing my intake. In this step it is a little confusing /contradicting because it says to do this step while the engine is idling after the booster hose potion. But towards the end it says to do step 4 which is to start the engine up. So my question is,

- Is this step done directly after booster hose while engine is off or
- Is this step done directly after booster hose while engine is idling

03-19-2014, 10:36 AM	#100
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	The PCV line would normally be attached to the nipple that the red straw is inserted to in that picture. Push the tab down on the connector an pull off the plastic line. Then insert the straw. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-24-2014, 10:20 PM	#102
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03-25-2014, 05:44 PM	#103
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	So I think the seafoam is the cause of my bad mpg (14mpg) So I did the seafoam back last year and noticed a decrease in fuel economy. So I decided to take apart my intake today and try to diagnose the bad fuel economy and had a feeling it would be my maf sensor. Took it apart to find thick grime all over the bottom of the intake ans sensor. Now this is a combo of the seafoam and dirt going through filter. So now I'm going to clean my intake and sensor with maf cleaner But now wondering how dirty my IM might be since it would have been under the same circumstances __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

03-25-2014, 06:24 PM	#106
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Sounds like either a motor in need of a catchcan or a serious issue. Seafoam, if done through the brake booster or throttle body should be no where near the MAF. If MAF is getting oil then either the clean side hose (passenger side) from valve cover is leaking oil back into the intake. Or if the air filter is an aftermarket oiled filter it was oiled a little too much. Seen quite a few V6s with oil in the intake manifold due to no catch can. If not addressed sea foaming won't clean this up. Taking the cover off the intake manifold needs to be done. __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

03-25-2014, 08:10 PM	#108
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Sorry guys don't mean to highjack the thread But it's definitly the seafoam and this is where you will all Facepalm.. I did the method where you use the hook from the spray and you mount it in front of the tb. To do this you loosen up your intake, place the spray straw(?) Then put your intake back on and spray while car is running Now the VR slants low so excess seafoam pooled on the bottom. When I pulled the intake out to remove the straw for the seafoam. A whole bunch poored out. So I drained it and the remounted and went through with the normal process assuming the seafoam would dry itself out with all the airflow I've cleaned the intake numerous times before and never had that. Only the one time after I had seafoamed and realized the excess fluid had pooled in the intake. __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage Last edited by TJ91; 03-25-2014 at 08:12 PM. Reason: sorry using my phone. what a pain

03-18-2014, 11:09 PM	#99
bigwayne3000 Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,917	Could someone tell me where to locate the PCV line? Is it the somewhat 90 degree angled hose that is directly above the red Seafoam straw in the OPs last pic in his first post?

03-24-2014, 08:47 PM	#101
midwestwinter Drives: 2013 2LT RS Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18	Is this process the same for the V6? Thx

03-25-2014, 06:29 PM	#107
neptunetrucking Drives: new ss Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 242	I tried seafoam on two of my cars. I didn't notice any change or difference

04-11-2014, 06:08 AM	#112
htoniv Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 154	Hi i want to try this today on mine as i am getting an catch can on Monday. my car has 61k miles on it and i plan on doing an oil change saturday(tommrow after about 75 miles after this treatment) 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? Secondly i plan on doing Optional 2 3. Top End / IM Cleaning pt. 2 instead of removing my intake. In this step it is a little confusing /contradicting because it says to do this step while the engine is idling after the booster hose potion. But towards the end it says to do step 4 which is to start the engine up. So my question is, - Is this step done directly after booster hose while engine is off or - Is this step done directly after booster hose while engine is idling