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Offline 09Pirelli

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Carbon Clean
« on: May 05, 2023, 03:18:38 am »
Hi guys, im about to pull my manifold off to do a carbon clean, anyone have any tips to make this as smooth as possible, also any chemical recommendations to remove the carbon  :grin:

i will be replacing gaskets and ect
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Re: Carbon Clean
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2023, 08:53:23 am »
This is a good vid


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Re: Carbon Clean
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2023, 11:29:08 am »
I've seen this stuff in action and it's brilliant - https://www.amazon.co.uk/CX-PT-Bi-Component-cleaning-Combustion-Chamber/dp/B07BZZ73DK

Carbon off oven cleaner also works well.

Either of those left to soak for a few hours, then use a drill brush set for a darn good srubba dub dub afterwards.


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