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> Decarbonising The Engine..., Proof of carbon deposits in the engine..
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post Feb 13 2006, 09:21 AM
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... and this comes from a person who basically 'smokes' any car that practically overtakes him...


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post Feb 13 2006, 09:27 AM
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Somehow, I can seem to upload the file...

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post Feb 22 2006, 08:08 AM
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YEAY!

Finally able to get it uploaded, but it is only good for 7 days and will be available for 25 number of downloads.

Link: http://download.yousendit.com/A93C4200D532DDB7




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post Feb 23 2006, 06:24 PM
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If anyone needs me to reload this back onto the server, just reply here in the thread.

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post Feb 25 2006, 09:37 AM
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May sound a dumb question but as i aint mechanically minded, hows the DIY version of decarbonising done exactly. :liebe011:
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post Feb 28 2006, 09:12 AM
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Typically the directions to do this will come with the label.

The one that I did was via the intake manifold near the throttle body...
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post Feb 28 2006, 12:50 PM
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I think Ill take it to the garage heh :haha:
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post Feb 28 2006, 07:47 PM
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Yeah, for FIRST time, always do that... Then learn from what and how the mechanic does it... Next, you should be OK, especially for simple things like this...

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post Mar 2 2006, 07:49 PM
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Used to do it using "redex" years back. Could either put a measured amount into the air intake, or remove the plugs and add direct to the piston. Always created a cloud of smoke and car would run noticably better, at least for a while or until you just got used to it.

They say the effects are less these days with all the additives in fuel doing the job for you anyway, and havent tried it for many years now.
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post Mar 4 2006, 03:17 AM
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Ya know, I had an idea thats what to use. A mate did it to his motor a while back in an underground car park. Not the brightest of ideas, but fun at the same time. :thumbsup:
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post Mar 7 2006, 06:02 AM
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QUOTE(big_ben @ Mar 3 2006, 08:49 AM)
They say the effects are less these days with all the additives in fuel doing the job for you anyway, and havent tried it for many years now.
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I thought the same too - until i took the video...



Well, actually, i knew about it earlier... :grin:
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post Mar 9 2006, 09:12 AM
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Could you reload the video please, I cannot download it?
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post Mar 14 2006, 10:44 PM
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Will try to do it today... Please check again in 24 hours. Thanks!
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post Mar 31 2006, 08:24 PM
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hi,

could u please upload the file again. i'd really love to have it!

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post Apr 3 2006, 10:30 PM
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Argghhh... Sorry, sorry...

Been trying to upload the 15 Mb files and PC got hung everytime, till i forgot about it totally...

OK, OK... Will try again soon...

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post Apr 7 2006, 03:07 AM
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decarbing is essential! no matter how many detergents are in fuel they do not do the same job! the biggest difference will be in fuel mileage rather than performance.
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post Apr 7 2006, 05:31 PM
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Hi, I heard or read somewhere that the Volvo S40 engine (1996) is actually designed to run on 97-99 RON unleaded petrol, but that Volvo specifically requested that it run on Ron 95, which is what I am using. Surely this has a significant effect on the longevity of the engine as it's a less clean fuel.

Would the process you describe help?

Has anyone tried running the S40 on a higher value fuel?

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if it isnt turbo there is no point on running on a higher octane. if it is turbo, you will get better performance but it wont damage the engine if you dont
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