Post-Terraclean Valve Images

[trotters]

For anyone considering getting a terraclean induction service. Approximately 1k miles ago I got a terraclean induction service. It made little noticeable difference...


SPTuning has just properly sorted them out so I thought I'd share the condition my valves were in after the terraclean induction service but before the walnut blast:

6 of my valves were a total mess
e.g.



2 showed some unusually clean parts:

See the small shiny areas? Apparently it isn't normal to have those, so it seems the terraclean did touch them a bit.


Following the walnut blast they all look like this:



The terraclean doesn't do anywhere near enough to clean the valves. Go for a walnut blast

[JEZDS3]

Thanks for sharing this info.

[Drummond Base]

And that is the evidence we have all been after when peeps have waxed lyrical about Terraclean.

Out of interest, how much milage had the engine done before the terraclean?

Nice post

[Funky]

Proof if ever it's been needed - that Jamies walnut blasting is by far the best there is. What engine have you got Trotters?

[trotters]

I have a 2013 THP155 with 29k miles on the clock

[Drummond Base]

I have a 2013 THP155 with 29k miles on the clock

Mine had 27k on when it had its first walnut blast, to be honest your valves are a lot cleaner than i would have expected.

[lfcrule1972]

Jamie really knows his stuff

Out of interest did you go back to Terraclean with these before and after pics ? I'd be wanting my money back....

[liamlazenby]

Is walnut blasting purely for you guys with petrol engines? can it/ is there any need to do it on a diesel?

[BenS]

Think it's only for the THP as it's a direct injection engine. Diesel will probably benefit more from a DPF clean.

[lfcrule1972]

Is walnut blasting purely for you guys with petrol engines? can it/ is there any need to do it on a diesel?

I never had mine cleaned in over three years of ownership Liam

[liamlazenby]

Yeah i didnt think it needes it. Just curiosity. Had the 90 for 5 years now and touch wood fingers crossed no major problems!

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[streettweeks]

Yeah i didnt think it needes it. Just curiosity. Had the 90 for 5 years now and touch wood fingers crossed no major problems!

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Just treat it with decent diesel (i would say all the time) but now and again works, diesel treatment too and they never skip a beat.

[liamlazenby]

Premium every time and when not redex goes in so hopefully all groovy!

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[streettweeks]

Premium every time and when not redex goes in so hopefully all groovy!

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Can't go wrong.

[liamlazenby]

Can't go wrong.

You say that.......be sods law something will!

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