https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=10.0.0.66 2026-06-07T12:10:23Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.39.2 https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Maintenance:Engine/Decarbonising&diff=127 2005-04-29T00:47:47Z

<p>10.0.0.66: </p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__ &lt;!--- Remove once article gets big enough ---&gt;<br /> <br /> Over time, carbon from running an overly-rich fuel mixture can accumulate in your head. This problem is more likely in older, carburettor-equipped engines.<br /> <br /> = Signs you need to decarbonate your engine =<br /> * Engine keeps running on after you turn it off.<br /> * Popping, surging, spark breaking down<br /> <br /> = How to decarbonise your engine =<br /> <br /> == The easy way ==<br /> Give it a good thrash for a few minutes. Often a carbed engine leans out (towards stoich) at higher rpm, and the good burn takes some of the excess coke with it.<br /> <br /> With the engine running and air filter off, spray some misted water, or carby cleaner, into your carburettor. Be careful not to let your engine stall during this process. Hold the throttle wheel open a little bit. If you have excess spray around the carburettor, put your fingers over the opening to seal it off and create greater suction inside the carb, and give the engine a good hard rev for a few seconds.<br /> <br /> == The hard way ==<br /> <br /> Take your head apart, and clean it.<br /> <br /> Until someone writes a guide specific to a Corolla engine, refer to http://www.elsham.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cx500/decoke/. This page refers to a motorbike engine, but the theory should be the same.</div>

10.0.0.66 https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Maintenance:Engine/Decarbonising&diff=119 2005-04-29T00:47:09Z

<p>10.0.0.66: </p> <hr /> <div>__NOTOC__ &lt;!--- Remove once article gets big enough ---&gt;<br /> <br /> Over time, carbon from running an overly-rich fuel mixture can accumulate in your head. This problem is more likely in older, carburettor-equipped engines.<br /> <br /> = Signs you need to decarbonate your engine =<br /> * Engine keeps running on after you turn it off.<br /> * Popping, surging, spark breaking down<br /> <br /> = How to decarbonise your engine =<br /> <br /> == The easy way ==<br /> Give it a good thrash for a few minutes. Often a carbed engine leans out (towards stoich) at higher rpm, and the good burn takes some of<br /> <br /> With the engine running and air filter off, spray some misted water, or carby cleaner, into your carburettor. Be careful not to let your engine stall during this process. Hold the throttle wheel open a little bit. If you have excess spray around the carburettor, put your fingers over the opening to seal it off and create greater suction inside the carb, and give the engine a good hard rev for a few seconds.<br /> <br /> == The hard way ==<br /> <br /> Take your head apart, and clean it.<br /> <br /> Until someone writes a guide specific to a Corolla engine, refer to http://www.elsham.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cx500/decoke/. This page refers to a motorbike engine, but the theory should be the same.</div>

10.0.0.66 https://www.rollaclub.com/wiki/index.php?title=Rollaclub:Community_Portal&diff=129 2005-04-28T22:48:21Z

<p>10.0.0.66: </p> <hr /> <div>'''Amusements'''<br /> [[Flash Timewasters]]</div>

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