off topic, h*lp

[Robert MacMorran]

How is that stuff applied? Is it used when rebuilding an engine or is it
something you just run through a tank of gas?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Shannen Durphey" <shannen at grolen.com>
To: <gmecm at diy-efi.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2001 10:36 PM
Subject: Re: off topic, h*lp


> He's talking about Top Engine Cleaner.  GM stuff, in a metal can with a
pull tab
> type lid.  Strong enough to remove baked on carbon from pistons.  It's
damn good
> stuff, no doubt.
>
> Steve, I just realized TEC also comes in an aerosol can.  That may be a
better
> solution.
>
> Shannen
>
> Bruce wrote:
> >
> > Screw the cap back on and use it for something else.
> > Go to Autozone, and get some Quaker State, or Berryman's injector
cleaner,
> > and put it in the tank.  You know you have the right stuff when you
notice
> > the metal container.   the stuff in plastic bottles is just alky.
> > Bruce
> >
> > From: "steve ravet" <sravet at arm.com>
> > Subject: off topic, h*lp
> > > I need some advice...  Our suburban (2001) has developed a bad knock,
> > > due to a bad tank of gas I think.  I was going to run some GM top
engine
> > > cleaner thru it but if I open the ductwork before the throttle body
the
> > > engine dies.  This engine is throttle by wire (!?) so pressing the gas
> > > pedal is of no use trying to keep it going.  Any suggestions on how to
> > > keep it running long enough to pour a bottle of TEC?  This stuff has
to
> > > go thru the throttle, you can't put it in the gas tank.
> > > Take it to the dealer since it's under warranty you say?  According to
> > > the dealer this is normal, no fix required.
> > > --steve
> >
>
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