Cleaning injectors.

[Road2Ruin]

I have purchased some used diesel injectors to replace one of the faulty ones in my saab. Would it be worthwhile giving them a clean before putting them into the car. And if so would a blast with carb cleaner be sufficient or is that an issue?

Ta very much
Peter

[832ark]

Its probably not a bad idea to get in touch with a local injector specialist to see how much they charge to test and clean them. At least you then know they work before fitting them. I believe that they clean them ultrasonically.

[McSam]

832ark said:

Its probably not a bad idea to get in touch with a local injector specialist to see how much they charge to test and clean them. At least you then know they work before fitting them. I believe that they clean them ultrasonically.

Yep, as far as I know injectors are cleaned ultrasonically. Such is the precision of the thing, and the minuteness of crap that could get stuck to it, the best way is definitely to get it done professionally.

[Road2Ruin]

Thanks. I was aware of the ultrasonic thing but the cost is just too prohibitive. The injectors ,whilst used, do have a 90 warranty so was just looking to give them a clean as best I could before I put them in.

[Ste Mars]

These guys did mine on the race car for about £12 each

www.injectortune.co.uk

Came back with a before and after graph, AND all the parts that were replaced
There was a 15% imbalance in flows before they were sent, and all spot on afterwards

No connection with seller, just very good service.

[Road2Ruin]

That's a good site. £22.50 each for the diesel ones though