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Jan 5, 2008 | 05:31 PM

Ricky_GD

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dirty intake

Hi guys, just a quick one, i have just taken the intake off my ls1 to have it painted and notice that the intakes in the head were oily/fuely (dirty) is this normall or should they be clean? also what can i clean them out with?

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Jan 5, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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Its normal. Get a catch can setup to reduce the blow by. You could clean it with some carb cleaner but it wont make a bit of difference. JMO

Jan 5, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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Its normal. Get a catch can setup to reduce the blow by. You could clean it with some carb cleaner but it wont make a bit of difference. JMO

cool thanks!

Jan 5, 2008 | 08:35 PM

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Yea its no biggie,wouldnt worry to much bout it!

Jan 5, 2008 | 10:12 PM

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If you want run a catch can then seafoam the engine! That should clean it up. But its normal nothing to worry about!

Jan 7, 2008 | 09:05 AM

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If you are going to clean it use brake cleaner, carb cleaner leaves an oily residue and may discolor the plastic (it did on mine)

Jan 7, 2008 | 02:46 PM

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If you are going to clean it use brake cleaner, carb cleaner leaves an oily residue and may discolor the plastic (it did on mine)

Thanks buddy i was just about to asked if brake cleaner was ok ... cheers

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