Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 21:54:22 +0100 From: Alan Cole <a.colenospamorld.NOSPAM.com> Subject: Re: Follow-Up: my boost problem seems to be temperature related ...
Zon wrote: > "Alan Cole" <a.colenospamorld.NOSPAM.com> wrote in message > news:YoPrc.269$7a1.257nospamfe3-win.server.ntli.net... <snip> > >>Another possibility is that after 5 years you have some carbon deposits >>that will make the car knock more readily. > > > How do I get rid of that? > > BR:Z > There are various fuel additives you can buy made by STP, Forte, etc, that claim to de-coke your engine. Giving it a good thrash from time to time will help stop them building up in the first place. There's some more info here, scroll down to point 10: http://www.misterfixit.com/deton.htm BTW, the old fashioned way on carb engines was to spray a small amount of water into the carb while someone revved the engine. The water turns to steam and you basically 'steam clean' the inside! :) Good luck, Alan
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