Steel Wool Users - any update

cab83_750 · 08-20-2010, 10:18 PM

For those of you who used steel wool to avoid CEL from your HFC, have you checked if the steel wool has rusted away?

Thanks!

cab83_750 · 08-21-2010, 12:25 PM

This is Houston! Hello, anyone there?

just need to know as I probably need to use the steel wool to totally Eliminate the CEL. FYI, if rusting is actually taking place, I will be using spark plug defouler to make everything "solid" (nonrusting).

christian370z · 08-21-2010, 12:38 PM

Do you already have test pipes or HFCs installed or are you nervous about a CEL before you buy them? If you already have them and are dealing with a CEL, it is best just to go with a defouler because steel wool will not be as effective or long term.

cab83_750 · 08-21-2010, 06:31 PM

I already have the HFC and the defouler. The interval between the CEL is longer. i just want it a lot lot longer or totally eliminated.

christian370z · 08-21-2010, 11:52 PM

Can you add another defouler onto your current two? Note how long the o2 bung extends from the Berk HFC:

I was really surprised at how long it was when I installed my Berks but it works, also the hole letting exhaust into the bottom of the o2 bung is not the diameter of the bung, but much smaller which further adds to the defouling properties.

cab83_750 · 08-22-2010, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Can you add another defouler onto your current two? Note how long the o2 bung extends from the Berk HFC:

I was really surprised at how long it was when I installed my Berks but it works, also the hole letting exhaust into the bottom of the o2 bung is not the diameter of the bung, but much smaller which further adds to the defouling properties.

The defoulers I have are about the same length as your. The plan now is to add the spark plug defoulers which have a small opening. As you said (and same as my though) the smaller opening may act as 'restrictions' ala steel wool.

cab83_750 · 09-07-2010, 11:47 PM

UPDATE:

It has been weeks with hundreds of miles and no CEL. It looks like the addition of 'spark plugs defouler' to the extension-bung did the trick.

Now, if I can just find another use for these steel wool that I bought from Home Depot.

I will update this thread if I do get the CEL.

Jordo! · 09-25-2010, 07:30 PM

Hmm. The test pipes I purhased had extra long defoulers on there already -- easy 2x longer than the one pictured above. Hopefully I sould be fine too then...

08-20-2010, 10:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Steel Wool Users - any update For those of you who used steel wool to avoid CEL from your HFC, have you checked if the steel wool has rusted away? Thanks!

08-21-2010, 12:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Do you already have test pipes or HFCs installed or are you nervous about a CEL before you buy them? If you already have them and are dealing with a CEL, it is best just to go with a defouler because steel wool will not be as effective or long term. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

08-21-2010, 11:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Can you add another defouler onto your current two? Note how long the o2 bung extends from the Berk HFC: I was really surprised at how long it was when I installed my Berks but it works, also the hole letting exhaust into the bottom of the o2 bung is not the diameter of the bung, but much smaller which further adds to the defouling properties. __________________ -320whp / 259wftlbs- SP Rays -- RE-11s -- SpecialtyZ Tune -- Swift Springs -- Stillen 25R Oil Cooler -- Stillen G3 Intakes -- Berk HFCs -- F.I. 12" CBE -- Stillen Sway Bars -- Es14 Spring -- INGS+1 lip -- CF Spoiler -- GTR Start Button -- VLED Parking Lights -- PWJDM V2 shift knob

09-25-2010, 07:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Hmm. The test pipes I purhased had extra long defoulers on there already -- easy 2x longer than the one pictured above. Hopefully I sould be fine too then... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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08-21-2010, 12:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	This is Houston! Hello, anyone there? just need to know as I probably need to use the steel wool to totally Eliminate the CEL. FYI, if rusting is actually taking place, I will be using spark plug defouler to make everything "solid" (nonrusting).

08-21-2010, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	I already have the HFC and the defouler. The interval between the CEL is longer. i just want it a lot lot longer or totally eliminated.

09-07-2010, 11:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	UPDATE: It has been weeks with hundreds of miles and no CEL. It looks like the addition of 'spark plugs defouler' to the extension-bung did the trick. Now, if I can just find another use for these steel wool that I bought from Home Depot. I will update this thread if I do get the CEL.