Uneven carbon build up between cylinders

Heads, valves, pistons, rods, crankshaft, etc...

Moderators: Helpinators, Moderators

Post Reply
dayno
In Neutral
Posts: 13
Joined: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:43 am

Uneven carbon build up between cylinders

Post by dayno »

Hey guys,

Doing a standard rebuild of an ej22. There is uneven build up of carbon in cylinders 1 and 3 compared to Cylinders 2 and 4. 1 and 3 have a much larger amount of carbon.

What causes this?
is it running rich in these cylinder?

How can I rectify the problem

Any suggestions would be great

Cheers
dayno
91 Liberty EJ22 auto BLOWN HG. :( FIXED
91 liberty rebuilt EJ22 5mt swap, Starter button :D
Legacy777
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 27926
Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2002 11:37 am
Location: Houston, Tx
Contact:

Re: Uneven carbon build up between cylinders

Post by Legacy777 »

It's possible that the injectors for these cylinders are flowing more. Or it may just be due to how the air flows through the intake into the heads and combustion chamber.

Where are you seeing the uneven carbon build up? On the pistons?
Josh

surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT

If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
dayno
In Neutral
Posts: 13
Joined: Wed Apr 07, 2010 9:43 am

Re: Uneven carbon build up between cylinders

Post by dayno »

This isn't really something worth chasing up is it.

Thanks for the info josh.
91 Liberty EJ22 auto BLOWN HG. :( FIXED
91 liberty rebuilt EJ22 5mt swap, Starter button :D
Post Reply