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Old 04-02-2005, 12:56 PM
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can i run engine degreaser through my intake manifold (while it's off of course) it's pretty nasty in there...i was just wondering what all i need to do...same with the throttle body...
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carb cleaner might be better..
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GM top engine cleaner works too...or that thing they sell at auto zone.. i forgot what its called ....
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GM top engine cleaner works too...or that thing they sell at auto zone.. i forgot what its called ....
I think It's called seafoam.

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what's the difference in engine degreaser and carb cleaner...and yeah i plan on seafoaming the engine...i was just going to clean up the throttle body...but i guess i'll just seafoam it...why would it be bad to use engine degreaser
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Use Seafoam. Engine degreaser is designed to be used on the EXTERIOR of your engine to clean off all those pesky oil drips.
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just use gasoline and shake it up.




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