>From a little research I did I found out that the original Hydroseal was
banned so the new stuff that Gunk developed is called Hydroseal II.
Apparently does not have the "punch" of the original.
Greg Dito
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 9:17 PM
Subject: RE: Carburetor rebuild questions
> The product is called Gunk Hydroseal!
>
> The real stuff used to be available, (to the public), at the auto parts
> store.
>
> 3 years ago I bought a five gallon pail with basket expecting it to be
> the same as I had used in the late 80's. They do sell it in one gallon
> cans, but they're too small.
>
> The 5 gallon pail cost me $110.00, the original used to cost me $65.00.
>
> I assumed that it must be the same stuff based on the price.
>
> The old Hydroseal would clean pistons with hard carbon deposits to shiny
> new.
>
> Carbs would come out perfect bright, just like new!
>
> I left my carb in the new stuff overnight...still not clean!
>
> The old Hydroseal worked within one hour!
>
> I suspect that you would have to go to a carb rebuild shop...or an
> automotive machine shop to get good results.
>
> The shop guys probably still have the "real" Gunk.
>
> I doubt they would charge much to let you dunk your carbs for an hour!
>
> Jim Swarthout
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