Going To Go And Seafoam My Jeep!

Meatroach · 10-01-2006, 03:02 PM

ALRIGHTY, i just picked up some seafoam and i'm gonna go and run it through my jeep. Any last minute tips/tricks i should know?

I'll try and take pics!

Meatroach · 10-01-2006, 03:03 PM

i've heard people let it sit for 15 minutes even though the can says 5, should i do that? or does it matter?

Cerealdaemon · 10-01-2006, 03:04 PM

run it through the vaccuum line coming off of the power steering cylinder

do it until it bogs down, but doesn't die then shut it off and wait 10 minutes and you'll be good

**BeachinXJ** · 10-01-2006, 03:08 PM

Just be prepared for oil leaks.. and change the oil after you run it a bit.

Meatroach · 10-01-2006, 03:10 PM

oil change is due in a couple of weeks. oil leaks? major? explain?

**BeachinXJ** · 10-01-2006, 03:12 PM

I wouldn't run that long without changing the oil, but it's your engine. That seamfoam is going to remove a lot of the crud inside, which may be holding a lot of your gaskets together. Since the engine is older, be prepared for existing leaks to get worse, and maybe new ones to show themselves.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/sea-foam-99405/?highlight=seafoam

TheWombaT · 10-01-2006, 04:02 PM

What about running ATF for a few miles in there (just a tad). I've heard that's less harsh on the whole "my car is held together by mud, rust and sludge on the gaskets."

Meatroach · 10-01-2006, 04:15 PM

well all in all there wasn't really that much smoke. It smoked enuf for someone to ask me if I had head gasket trouble but other than that it was pretty anti-climactic. I can notcice smoother running and better throttle response, easier starting so I'm happy. I'll keep my eye open for any new leaks, and i'll chang emy oil in the next couple of days just to be safe!

Jmila1901 · 10-01-2006, 04:24 PM

Mine smoked so much people started asking me if i needed help. I had some people walk over thinking their was a fire and some mexicans pulled over in their VW to watch the smoke show.

olds442 · 10-01-2006, 04:28 PM

my friends 91 XJ smoked like crazy, filled the whole street up, my 99 hardly put out a puff

**UltimatE** · 10-01-2006, 04:36 PM

Mine smoked so bad it engulfed my neighbor's house. I felt bad because they have a young child.

It did make me feel good that that crap wasn't in my engine anymore

**UltimatE** · 10-01-2006, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Meatroach

well all in all there wasn't really that much smoke. It smoked enuf for someone to ask me if I had head gasket trouble but other than that it was pretty anti-climactic. I can notcice smoother running and better throttle response, easier starting so I'm happy. I'll keep my eye open for any new leaks, and i'll chang emy oil in the next couple of days just to be safe!

If you're gonna do an oil change, might wanna try running seafoam in your oil for a day or two. Itll remove a ton of junk in your crank case. It may expose leaks that you have had, but were junked with sludge. Some say it creates leaks, but all it does is tell you where they are.

mrboom · 10-01-2006, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LivinUpXJ

my friends 91 XJ smoked like crazy, filled the whole street up, my 99 hardly put out a puff

Well touch you in a private place.. HAHA.

I put some in my 95 and it was amazing.. Cloud filled the street and then followed me for a solid 2 miles.. HORRAY SMOKE!!!!!!

olds442 · 10-01-2006, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrboom

Well touch you in a private place.. HAHA.

im not sure what this means

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