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Jaz240

10-16-2010 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NitroXray80809 (Post 8081936)

Well i like a dirty mouth but sometimes i get orbit bubble gum.... lol, but does the carbon build up do anything really or is it just a bother to some? I dont really think it hurts anything but if im doing a tear down/ cleaning i alway just use a rap and engine degreaser. Seems to do the job...

That works, but in some cases you have to really rub it out :D
with the toothpaste and brush its literally a 3 minute task

NitroXray80809

10-16-2010 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaz240 (Post 8081942)

That works, but in some cases you have to really rub it out :D
with the toothpaste and brush its literally a 3 minute task

Yeah very true. But whats the advantage to getting te carbon off? Is it just a peve to some, I dont take my engine apart much to really think about this.

Jaz240

10-17-2010 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by NitroXray80809 (Post 8081963)

Yeah very true. But whats the advantage to getting te carbon off? Is it just a peve to some, I dont take my engine apart much to really think about this.

I am not really sure to be honest with you. I do know that it is build up from the Castor oil in the fuel that does not burn off. some people say if your engine is tuned correctly you wont get any carbon build up but I have not seen one engine without some sort of build up on the top of the piston no matter how great of an engine tuner it belonged to. I do know it looks like crap so I like to clean it off. Ive been using the old rub with Q tips and fuel or WD-40 method but now that I tried the toothpaste I am sold on it.

wfo	10-17-2010 08:46 AM

Hey jaz240 I guess ill take some credit for this ti.p I know it would get a funny response:lol: but it works... i got the idea from a small scratch on my wife's Volvo now i keep a small tube in my car detail box...

toofless

10-17-2010 08:58 AM

just be sure to use the wifes toothbrush:sneaky:

Jaz240

10-17-2010 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wfo (Post 8083109)

yes it was you! Thanks for the tip bro, it works like a charm! We were all laughing at the time but I figured WTF? and I tried it anyway. Its a winner for sure.

shanem121

10-17-2010 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by toofless (Post 8083148)

just be sure to use the wifes toothbrush:sneaky:

HAHAHA:lol::lol:

houston

10-17-2010 06:05 PM

and disinfect with listerine , very key to a clean piston :lol:

inferno13

10-17-2010 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by houston (Post 8085145)

and disinfect with listerine , very key to a clean piston :lol:

LMAO!!!:)

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