CCV - Problem/Solution?
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CCV - Problem/Solution?
Obviously the problem is the CC venting into the intake, through the turbo and the rest of the system. A CCV bypass or re-route is the ultimate fix but if not done early enough, how much oil/carbon/gunk has already built up throughout the system and how does one go about cleaning it out? I've looked at a few auto parts stores and there seem to be a few products that MAY be ok to use in the intake to wash out the gunk, but I just don't feel comfortable spraying that stuff in my intake. Gunk has a MAF Sensor cleaner and SeaFoam has a intake cleaner spray that may be ok. Most other products say either "Not for Diesels" or "Not for Supercharged or turbocharged engines."
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I expect the amount of buildup will vary quite a bit with the usage of the vehicle. Any proper cleaning solvent should be safe if you are using it on dismantled parts that will be dried before being reassembled. I would be highly suspect of any sort of cleaner to spray into the intake of the running engine, both from an engine safety standpoint as well as an actually cleaning anything standpoint.
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Thanks WP. Just as I suspected. I read quite a few posts in the 6.0 forums but everyone was 50/50. Some swear by it, others say don't do it.
What about priming the fuel system with an injector cleaner? I wouldn't use Sea Foam due to the IPA, but Is there anything else that anyone has used or tried?
What about priming the fuel system with an injector cleaner? I wouldn't use Sea Foam due to the IPA, but Is there anything else that anyone has used or tried?
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For fuel injection I have used diesel Kleen in the past. Put it in the tank just like a gas motor.
For the intake. I agree if you take it apart then you can clean it otherwise don't touch it.
For the intake. I agree if you take it apart then you can clean it otherwise don't touch it.
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my truck had around 60K when i did the EGR delete, the intake was gummy not that bad IMO. I total agree with senix on the x-nay of trying to clean it while its on the motor. As far as nitrous cleaning the intake, i have never heard that before.... nitrous is a oxidizer not a cleaner, but i could be wrong.
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My biggest concern was more of the turbos and the CAC. It appears the the cold side CAC pipe is the favorite example as to the amount of carbon building up in the system due to the CCV. I'm guessing that overall, if one was that concerned about it, you would simply have to clean each part individually while disconnected from the engine.
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