fuel injectors

[go fast]

hi there everyone.. If i sprayed engine degreaser around the fuel injectors where they sit in the manifold would it affect them in anyway i need to get the motor clean as much as possible,i am going to show it off at a car show any thoughts would be great?

 

[Krisp]

if you do that make sure you run the engine after you have washed it to remove any water traps

 

[hako]

And make sure the degreaser you use is solvent based - if you use a caustic based degreaser (like 5 star) you will etch any alloy plus cause paint to fade. The stuff from SuperCheap in the spray cans ($2.09) is solvent based. Don't use a gerny either as it has too much pressure, just a garden hose is OK. Also do not degrease a hot or warm engine as it can leave stains behind. Finally don't leave it on for more than a few seconds.

 

[go fast]

:beer chug::beer chug:cool man,thanks for the reply,hope it comes up alot cleaner than it is at the moment,cheers

 

[VYMAD]

I believe the main reason for doing the engine while cold is that washing a warm/hot engine can cause condensation to form in electrical components/plugs/switches, etc.

 

[go fast]

i have brought some degreaser and going to start cleaning motor,just need to know,should i cover the coil and distributor to be safe or should it be ok as the water runs off the manifold might go over the coil and the distributor, P.S just checking

 

[hako]

I'd personally cover both - you can clean them separately later with a small brush.

 

[clubby260]

Hi guys, just wondering if anyone can help me out I have a vr commodore auto 94 model and am having problems starting it, Ive had the injectors properly cleaned and fuel filter cleaned today and it is still doing the same thing I thought it would be the injectors so I spent $320 to have them cleaned and it hasn't made a differance! if anyone knows anything or can help me out it would be greatly appreciated???
Cheers TJ

 

[Bizmark]

Is your only issue with cranking over? If so then it sounds like a starter motor issue.

 

[immortality]

could be ignition. could be the battery or the connections. could also be a fuel pressure issue