off topic, h*lp

Shannen Durphey shannen at grolen.com
Sun Aug 26 13:18:23 GMT 2001


I'll try to remember to get one.

I'm beginning to think you should tell your dealer you'd swear he doesn't exist.
; )

Shannen

Scott Pearson wrote:
> 
> Shannen, do you have a part number for the areosol can TEC? The dealer here
> swears that it doesn't exist.
> 
> Scott
> 
> ----- 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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