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Technical => 939 Series (159, Brera and Brera Spider) => Topic started by: Evan Bottcher on February 24, 2014, 12:08:13 AM

Title: 159 JTDm Diesel intake treatment
Post by: Evan Bottcher on February 24, 2014, 12:08:13 AM
The other day in it's regular service, the boys at Maranello Pur Sang used a special intake treatment on our tractor.  The throttle body is removed, and the treatment is sprayed into the intake while the engine is idling.  It's apparently a foam that soaks in and dissolves build up of soot in the manifold and on intake valves.  I'm really surprised by the difference the treatment has made, better throttle response and more overall power.  We went on the EMR this morning with the club crowd and it's made a really noticeable difference, especially on the open road.  Our intake was probably pretty blocked by earlier problems with the EGR valve sticking open, so it probably won't have such a good result on all cars.

Thought I'd pass on the recommendation as it's really brought the car to life.  Ask your regular mechanic or give Maranello Pur Sang a ring.
Title: Re: 159 JTDm Diesel intake treatment
Post by: redgtasa on March 29, 2014, 11:59:21 AM
Hi Evan
Have -you got any info on the site about power chipping a 2007 159 diesel
Looking to buy a wagon....red of course
Title: Re: 159 JTDm Diesel intake treatment
Post by: RedemP on April 19, 2014, 06:33:57 PM
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on February 24, 2014, 12:08:13 AM
Maranello Pur Sang used a special intake treatment on our tractor.  The throttle body is removed, and the treatment is sprayed into the intake while the engine is idling.  It's apparently a foam that soaks in and dissolves build up of soot in the manifold and on intake valves.

hi evan,

was this part of the standard service or was it an extra? if the latter, how much?

thx.