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Old 07-01-2007, 03:29 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Seafoamed it, now it won't start???

I added half a can of seafoam into my brake booster vacuum line, turned the car off and I let it sit for 5 minutes. After five minutes I can't get it to start!! Checked and changed all the plugs while it was down, none of the plugs were fouled but they were wet. Should I just let it sit and try again later, did I fluid the engine??? 93 Camry le 2.2
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Old 07-01-2007, 03:41 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Cool

define wont start and wont crank.
if it wont crack you probably hydrolocked it sucking in too much fluid in too short a timespan. Remove the plugs & turn it over afew times.
if it wont crank you've most likely removed/disconnected some part of the fuel or ignition system while you were playing with it.
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LOL. I buy seafoam today and this is what I come back and see...

Aren't you supposed to start with 1/3 of the can? 1/2 seems like a bit much
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i bought seafoam today too, on sale for $6. Did you let the seafoam in the vacuum line too fast? Try pressing on the gas pedal lightly while you're starting.
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Just added some to my booster line, noticable change in idle, much smoother... Im going to do another round and put some in my oil since im about due for a change as well.
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you only use 1/3 of a can, for one

2 it will take like 20 seconds to start - and you HAVE TO GIVE IT GAS!

if you are an asshat, please dont seafoam
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^What he said. You're only supposed to use 6oz. of seafoam, and you have to give it gas while starting.
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Well still won't turn over, I pulled the plugs and I'm gonna let it sit for a while. I usually do half a can, I never add it too fast and I keep it running while I was adding, like I've done plenty of times before. After waiting five minutes I was shocked it didn't turn over, I love seafoam I guess I abused it. (I picked a few more cans while I was waiting for it to dry out)
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you should seafoam once like every 40k miles ... its not a toy

if you want a toy, buy a smoke machine
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I don't use it as a toy, but i do use it on all of my vehicles and i use it to clean some metal parts.
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i used 1/3 a can on my volvo and it started up alright.. i just gave it a little gas and she runs alot smoother now
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So, update... No start, I let it sit for hours with the plugs out and the throttle body wide open. I open to all suggestions, I afraid that there is something else I'm missing.
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what exactly did you do?

are u sure the brake booster line is secure again?

you probably shouldntve started taking things aparnt when it didnt start, cuz u mightve forgotten to put something back

and does it make any noises when u try to start it?
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The vacuum line is secure, I have fuel and spark. The car is not making any strange noises, just the sound of it struggling to start. Would starter fluid help? Sprayed directly into the spark plug hole.
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Leave it overnight see if anything happens in the morning. If not, go over all your connections, tubes and all that see if you knocked anything out of place.
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