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cleaning and storeing injectors
Paul (Notts) - 28/9/09 at 06:30 PM

Whats the best way to store injectors now I have removed them from the manifold?

When I come to use them again whats the best way to check them and get them cleaned.?


Paul


big-vee-twin - 28/9/09 at 06:38 PM

Don't clean them until you need them again

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turbodisplay - 28/9/09 at 06:46 PM

I got my injectors flow tested by a guy on ebay offering a cleaning service. Fast turn arround, found that the injectors flowed 420cc, not 586 as i was told when I bought them. Although in a v6 that is enough for more than 500hp so not an issue!

Darren


BenB - 28/9/09 at 10:15 PM

I'd be tempted to squirt some injector cleaner stuff on them and then leave 'em in a freezer bag until you need them.... then consider getting them cleaned. It depends on how certain you are the rest of your engine is okay. With a homebrew set-up (with lots of other things that could go wrong) a sticky injector would be a PITA and possible cause a confusing problem that might make you suspect the rest of the rig.... If you're poppping them in a known good set-up obviously this isn't a problem and you can try running them and if you get problems get them ultrasonically cleaned....


ashg - 28/9/09 at 11:25 PM

i stored mine in those little coin bags you et from the bank. the only way to clean them properly is in one of those utra sonic bath thingeys.