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tvpierce · #5 08-01-2006, 02:35 PM

I'm aware of each of the products mentioned (Seafoam, GM TEC, BG-44 -- and that the GM TEC comes highly recommended by professional techs, like ILUVMILS), and I'm aware of the proceedure in which you carefully allow said substance to be sucked into the intake manifold through a vacuum line. (or is there a better way?) I have my doubts that this is going to do a thorough job of cleaning -- I mean, I had to scrub this intake clean with carb cleaner and a brass brush! Is it possible for a simple chemical treatment to get similar results?

It would seem that since I have direct (albeit limited) access to the valves now, that maybe there's an opportunity to really clean them up. Would it be crazy to apply one of the above mentioned chemicals directly to the valves and scrub them with a toothbrush? (or am I just pissing into the wind on this one?)

Thanks in advance for your further input.

Jeff Pierce