zeitgeist57 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Both my '00 Passat V6 GLX and my '95 Corvette have over 80k miles on them, and I am looking at replacing the fuel injectors. 1) Are new injectors always better over a quality rebuilt set? 2) If new is the way to go...where can I purchase a great set for the money? 3) Are there any good shops in the area that can rebuild injectors? (clean, reseal, flow test) Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRN96WS6 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Why are you replacing injectors? No one does that unless bigger ones are needed or they go bad. They are not a required replacement after a certain interval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 If anything, take them out if you really feel the need and clean them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Linder is the only name ill ever use when using a rebuilt injector! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 Well then...what is the best way to clean injectors? I've been told the can-of-chemicals in the fuel tank can't get rid of the built-up gunk. Any tools, techniques I need to know about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 soak in keroseen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 soak in keroseen Interesting...I Googled soaking in kerosene and there were a few forums that posted information on this. A lot also referenced soaking the injectors in SeaFoam. If soaking works (waiting for a few other folks to chime in here) should something be run through the injectors to clean them out also? If so, then what and how do I clean out the inside of the injector? Do I just soak the injector tips, or the entire thing? EDIT: I love both vehicles and hope to keep them for a long time. It's just that $150-$300 for a set of injectors seems unnecessary if there is an easier and 99% effective way of cleaning them at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I did this the really, really, ghetto way. It was probably a stupid idea. I pulled the injectors, hooked them up to a 9v, they opened, sprayed cleaner. Lots of gunk fell out. A trained tech, please chime in here. Proper way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 I like the system you plug right into your fuel rail. I used it on a few cars with no issues and a noticable differance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted June 9, 2008 Report Share Posted June 9, 2008 just go buy fuel injector cleaner, put it in a full-ish tank of gas and your good. Fuel injector cleaner is mostly kerosene anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I like the system you plug right into your fuel rail. I used it on a few cars with no issues and a noticable differance. moron its called a motor-vac and also great for cleaning all the carbon out of the head and valves and so on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Rebuilt injectors are fine, soaking/running solution through them will clean the major deposits, but ultrasonic is still the best way to clean. Just have them flow tested after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Where is a good place locally to have injectors flow tested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate1647545505 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Where is a good place locally to have injectors flow tested? Locally - honostly not sure. I use yaw for most of my developement work: http://www.yawpower.com/injectordynamics.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted June 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 mmm...$50 per injector? Doesn't seem worth it to me... I'll probably just clean them myself and see where that gets me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 Where is a good place locally to have injectors flow tested? hites on mckinley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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