how to seafoam 07 w/ I4 engine? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

wang · 10-15-2011, 03:59 PM

Hi guys, is there any video about how to seafoam 07 camry?
I have searched quite a while but can not find any.

A picture of vacuum line will also help.

wang · 10-19-2011, 12:39 AM

anyone? The video link from this thread is expired. I'm so surprised that there is no video of actual seafoaming on gen 6 camry. Probably its too dub but I just don't want to do it incorrectly and result in hurting my camry.

Glenn8963 · 10-19-2011, 05:28 AM

if you need a vacuum line, you can disconnect the big line at the master cylinder brake booster. just be careful, as you might be dealing with a plastic valve it attaches to.

then follow the directions on the package.

also, if you do use the brake vacuum hose, when you re-attach it, DO NOT just drive off..you may not have any brakes. pump them up, then drive....

keith91 · 10-19-2011, 04:55 PM

I am trying to determine the right vacuum line as well (I have a I4 2AZFE engine as well), but can't find any videos or pics indicating the VSV or other vac line like discussed in the V6 seafoam threads. I took this picture from my engine and highlighted a line that looks like it connects to possibly the throttle body. (attaches to the metal part behind the engine after the rubber part of the intake) Is this the right line to use to maximize effectiveness? If not, is there another vacuum line in the pic that you can point to which will help us?

Thanks
Kg

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/651...zfevacline.jpg

willt · 10-19-2011, 05:21 PM

a vid but v6

You Tube

keith91 · 10-20-2011, 12:52 PM

wang: I was finally able to find the answer to your and my question in a previous thread buried on page 4. Here is the link to the thread....see the 3rd post on this page 4.

I SeaFoamed my Camry today. My experience and some tips inside...

The picture I loaded with the yellow arrow is pointing to the right vac hose to remove and use.

Good luck,
Kg

wang · 10-20-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willt

a vid but v6

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SziM...FF7F3B57965820

Thanks. Yeah, I saw this one, somehow its different than I4 engine, which I have.

wang · 10-20-2011, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keith91

wang: I was finally able to find the answer to your and my question in a previous thread buried on page 4. Here is the link to the thread....see the 3rd post on this page 4.

I SeaFoamed my Camry today. My experience and some tips inside...

The picture I loaded with the yellow arrow is pointing to the right vac hose to remove and use.

Good luck,
Kg

Nice find! I will try to use it to do seafoam once I have a chance

wang · 10-20-2011, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn8963

if you need a vacuum line, you can disconnect the big line at the master cylinder brake booster. just be careful, as you might be dealing with a plastic valve it attaches to.

then follow the directions on the package.

also, if you do use the brake vacuum hose, when you re-attach it, DO NOT just drive off..you may not have any brakes. pump them up, then drive....

good call. IIRC, I read some where its better to use actual vacuum line than the brake booster one. I guess if I have to do it with the brake hose I will your advice for sure, thanks.

Glenn8963 · 10-21-2011, 05:17 AM

yes, a vacuum line past the throttle body would be better, but sometimes, due to age of the hoses, they break when you try to get them off. i would recommend using a pair of pliers to "twist" the vacuum line first, then remove by hand. problem though is when a vacuum line does break, and you have to replace it, it is nearly ALWAYS hidden someplace you cannot get at. this is why i personally have seen many use the brake vacuum hose. it ALL eventually gets into the intake manifold, in spite of what some will say.