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Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 06:25 PM
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Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

Just about to use Seafoam for the first time and instructions state that it should be introduced directly into the engine through a vacuum line that serves all cylinders. For a Crossfire motor (LU5), does the vacuum line that connects to the MAP sensor serve all cylinders or is there another one that I need to use?
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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Re: Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

I would divide up the can, half would go into each tbi unit. Use the ports at the base, don't use the map sensor hose, the engine won't run without it.
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Old Jul 17, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Re: Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

i always just use the brake booster hose.
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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Re: Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

If you're interested in cleaning injectors and cylinders you could put it in the gas. easy and worked great for me. Engine improved a huge amount after two or tankfuls.
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Re: Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

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If you're interested in cleaning injectors and cylinders you could put it in the gas. easy and worked great for me. Engine improved a huge amount after two or tankfuls.
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Old Jul 18, 2014 | 06:30 PM
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Re: Seafoam - what vacuum line should I use?

Thanks for the good advice. I decided to introduce Seafoam into each TBI through the port at the lower right of each unit and also added it to the gas. Used vacuum tubing and a t-fitting so that the TBIs would be fed evenly. (see picture) Went to a remote area last night, and it worked as advertised. Drove the car to work today and it's a real nice improvement. Will continue to use in the gas for the next few fill-ups. Much appreciated.
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