Engine decarbonising
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I have a 2.0 TDI also and wanted to have it done and as you say Ben85, for £80 investment in engine is nothing.
There is a guy which does this service from his van.
Loads of cars seen on he's fb page including RS3, RS4, BM's.
I just wonder if it has any impact on the engine components and life?
There is a guy which does this service from his van.
Loads of cars seen on he's fb page including RS3, RS4, BM's.
I just wonder if it has any impact on the engine components and life?
Qurious to why you think it doesn't work? Always good to get for and against opinions.
Firms like Terraclean advertise that they “decarbonise the fuel system” they don’t say that they decarbonise the whole engine. No harm in doing this but for a common rail diesel I would want some reassurance that any solvents in their “cleaning fuel” would not harm the HPFP and injectors which normally self-lubricate on the diesel. For example there is a Wynns diesel cleaner that specifically says it uses lubricants for this purpose.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291918051745?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The only way to minimze all internal engine carbon is to make the combustion burn as clean as possible and to create the ideal level of heat so that valves, EGR and DPF (Diesels) naturally burn off as much carbon as possible. Carbon build-up is aggravated by insufficient heat. You could provide similar DIY ongoing (or periodic) treatment by using a premium fuel and an occasional fuel system/injector cleaner.
Also important to use the correct VAG grade engine oil so that cleaner oil vapours are produced and so leave less carbon deposits when recycled.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291918051745?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The only way to minimze all internal engine carbon is to make the combustion burn as clean as possible and to create the ideal level of heat so that valves, EGR and DPF (Diesels) naturally burn off as much carbon as possible. Carbon build-up is aggravated by insufficient heat. You could provide similar DIY ongoing (or periodic) treatment by using a premium fuel and an occasional fuel system/injector cleaner.
Also important to use the correct VAG grade engine oil so that cleaner oil vapours are produced and so leave less carbon deposits when recycled.
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But what I think Retroman is saying is, how will that clean anything until the gas/air mixture is ignited, this is only done in the combustion chamber, so how does that help the rest of the engine ?
That raised temp isn`t seen in the intake system or the injectors, fuel pipes etc, as until it is in the combustion chamber it isn`t burning.
Oh yeah sorry I read his post wrong. Yes it being burnt away can only happy once ignited.
I've read good reports on walnut blasting. Plus, companies using this system have pictures to back up there claims.
It's just finding someone close by who can do it.
It's just finding someone close by who can do it.
This is exactly what I wanted. Proper conversation of what is what, what people think about it, what did you experienced, is it worth it, are there any long term or short term benefits, is there any down side to it and what method is the best.
Is there any sponsor who provide this service? Would love the professional opinion.
Is there any sponsor who provide this service? Would love the professional opinion.
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I remember watching the wheeler dealers when terrace and was "new" thing and he ran it on there machine for a while iirc and from what I understood it was the gases that was sent through the whole intake system that cleaned off the crap and burnt it out through the combustion cycle then out the exhaust. But as bug eye bob says from the throttle body back through the intake system you'd be better cleaning that by hand. If all these machine connect directly to the injection system then the stuff before that is left out. I run premium diesel all the time in my 3.0 but when I find the time to do it I will be cleaning the throttle body and intake pipes as much as possible myself with good old fashioned elbow grease.
My intercooler split on my 2007 2.0tdi, while replacing it i decided to strip the entire system, intake and exhaust Inc turbo.
Cleaned out the turbo with some ovenquiries cleaner. I also had a look at the cat and on the input side of the honeycomb around 50/60% was clogged with carbon deposits. Bit of oven cleaners down there and left for a couple hours then throughly back rinsed and that amount of crud that came out was unbelievable.
Driving the car now has made a world of difference, would recommend.
Cleaned out the turbo with some ovenquiries cleaner. I also had a look at the cat and on the input side of the honeycomb around 50/60% was clogged with carbon deposits. Bit of oven cleaners down there and left for a couple hours then throughly back rinsed and that amount of crud that came out was unbelievable.
Driving the car now has made a world of difference, would recommend.
As has been mentioned above the intake side is best cleaned by hand inclusing the exhaust side of the turbo.
Ive done the Mr muscle turbo clean on my last 2 vehicles which works but you would be best removing and stripping the turbo.
As for the injectors the liqui moly diesel purge always looked like it produced results, you can see the rubbish coming out but ive never tried it myself
Is the intake manifold plastic or metal on the a6? It was metal on my passat and a lot of people just set it on fire!
Ive done the Mr muscle turbo clean on my last 2 vehicles which works but you would be best removing and stripping the turbo.
As for the injectors the liqui moly diesel purge always looked like it produced results, you can see the rubbish coming out but ive never tried it myself
Is the intake manifold plastic or metal on the a6? It was metal on my passat and a lot of people just set it on fire!
