New to the forum and the contour. Brake booster location??

[jrodum]

Hey guys I'm new to the forum and I just purchased a 98 contour from a friend. Does anyone else use Seafoam or the others like B-12 (additives for cleaning the intake and fuel system.) I know in my wrangler you can either pour it in the throttle body a little bit at a time or you can suck it up with the brake booster vacuum hose. Besides pouring it into the gas tank where does everyone else put theirs? Does anyone know where this hose or the brake booster is located on the contour? Thanks for your help.

[SVT2059]

Welcome to the world of Contours.

I take it you have a V6?

The cleaner is fed through the vacuum taps on the top of the intake manifold just behind the throttle body. To remove the vacuum line, hold the retaining collar with a small screwdriver while gently prying on the fitting to pull it out of the intake manifold. Take one line off at a time for cleaning.

If there is plenty of mileage on the car it's best to do a good cleaning with the upper intake/lower intake manifolds off first. The Berryman's/Seafoam won't get all that gunk out but it will help keep things clean once you've already done a "real" cleaning.

Taking the UIM (upper) and LIM (lower) off, cleaning with Berryman's spray and a bottle brush, cleaning the injectors, the TB and then reinstalling new o-rings, and gaskets will make a big difference.

Personally, that's what I'd recommend, a good cleaning with the UIM/LIM off and then the Berryman's to maintain that cleaning.

[jrodum]

sounds good. i appreciate the help. i will take a look at the intake manifolds and give them some cleaning.