Cleaning injectors

kev · Post by **kev** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:36 pm

Well I got my engine running but I decided to remove the injectors and have them cleaned .

They are cleaned using ultrasonics. So should be good.

I went to Volvo to cost new ones and at Ã‚Â£80 each I decided cleaning them was the best option.

Will let you know how they perform next week.

martinholmesuk · Post by **martinholmesuk** » Fri Feb 20, 2009 6:50 pm

Where did you go? I think I used http://www.injectorcleaning.co.uk/index.htm last time. I need the BM's done next

kev · Post by **kev** » Sun Feb 22, 2009 5:10 pm

Hi ,I went on e-bay and used The engine tuning shop .I just typed in injector cleaning. Only time will tell if I made a good choice or not.

kev · Post by **kev** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:53 pm

Well I have my injectors back. They have a test report before & after.

They also replaced the filters,spacers,pintle caps and O-rings.

I have also repaired my injector loom as Volvo wanted Ã‚Â£217 for one !The connectors were all brittle and knackered.

New connectors and some heatshrink

Connectors fitted

The whole assembly fitted to the fuel rail and the heat shield .

Will try it in the morning .

kev · Post by **kev** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 11:16 am

Wow what a difference !!

Engine is fantastic .No rough idle and sounds really sweet.

Recommend having your injectors cleaned and serviced.Also cleaned the idle control valve for good measure
but it was not too bad in the first place.

Here is a pic of my moving engine

stig · Post by **stig** » Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:33 pm

Hi Kev,

I can't see your engine moving !

I am following your diary with great interest.
You are doing a fantastic job on your car.

Three questions ....

What paint did you use on the black bits ?

What did you use to seal the clusteres and

How did you get the round profile on the sealant?

Keep the photos coming...great stuff.

Cheers

Stig

kev · Post by **kev** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:35 pm

Hi Stig , Look at the alternator blur ,I know its not much.

On the engine block I used two coats of Engine Lacquer.On some brackets I used Hammerite and others black spray paint.

To seal the clusters I used Silicone sealant.

To get the round profile I used a hi-tech piece of equipment ....

My finger

Iroll480 · Post by **Iroll480** » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:11 pm

Better not use sillicone sealant on steel. That stuff hardens out with the aid of acetic acid. You can tell from the nasty acetic smell. And acid doesn't mix well with steel, promotes rust! Better use some sealant that doesnÃ‚Â´t harden out, like 3M. This stuff makes it also easier to remove the clusters when needed later on and seals much better on the long run. Sillicone gives leaks as it gets older.

stig · Post by **stig** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 10:51 pm

Hi Kev,

Thanks for your reply....you must have a funny shaped finger...great work.

Cheers

Stig