lets talk about injector cleaning companies

jayhackett03 · 03-20-2007, 11:37 PM

short and sweet....

my number 3 injector quit working. no fuel in that cylinder.

I want to have my injectors cleaned, etc, but there are many different companies that do this.

Which ones are good? cheap? fast?

so far i may go with Witchhunter.

Lets talk about all of these options/companies.

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olharleyman · 03-20-2007, 11:46 PM

Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Cleaning

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Is your older toy running bad. If so, try getting the injectors cleaned.

www.cruzinperformance

TNRabbit · 03-21-2007, 12:55 AM

witchhunter is cheapest. I just mailed my injectors to them yesterday. I've heard no difference between companies except for price. I do know witchhunter replaces the o-rings; don't know if the others do that or not.

RustBucket · 03-21-2007, 06:46 AM

I shopped around and witchhunter seems to have the best price except for http://www.affordable-fuel-injection...r-cleaning.htm

I also emailed witchhunter and all their techs are engineers and stuff, so there's no dummies working there... I have a couple sets on their way to witchunter right now too.

rdlsz24 · 03-21-2007, 07:42 AM

I used WitchHunter back in December when I had everything apart for my headgasket replacement. They are very fast and reasonably priced.

Rob

patallen · 03-21-2007, 09:03 AM

I cant help with good company, but my last experience with this is if the injectors are internaly damaged, they will remain damaged even if you clean them 10 000 times. that you cant tell until someone clean them properly and then check if they leak.
I had water contamination in my truck (rusted tank) and i often let the truck in the back yard for all summer. Once i started it, all injectors were spraying mad or leaking. One was stuck closed and finally opened. I sent them to be cleaned and checked to the local diesel guy. The guy told me they were ok. In fact, there were not. They spray ok but since some rust went in, they are damaged inside, the pintle or the seat is no more perfect. They will leak forever. There is nothing better than new one believe me.
Just my share.

TNRabbit · 03-21-2007, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustBucket

I shopped around and witchhunter seems to have the best price except for http://www.affordable-fuel-injection.com/fuel-injector-cleaning.htm

interesting; if anyone uses that company, be sure to let us all know how they were...

dcg9381 · 03-21-2007, 09:43 AM

witchhunter doesn't just clean them. He flow tests them, which should detect internal failures.

Price is great.

grandeyota · 03-21-2007, 10:19 AM

I used this place(local to me) and was completely happy with his work.

http://www.fuelinjectorclinic.com/

funjumper · 03-21-2007, 10:23 AM

I used Witchhunter just recently. Quick to email, quick to service, quick to return the injectors. I have't started the motor yet (3.4 conversion under way), but I have one less item to think about when bug chasing the conversion.

See this thread for details.

http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=107851

MonsterMaxx · 03-21-2007, 11:14 AM

Another vote for witchunter. Good guys to deal with.

justinking060310 · 03-21-2007, 11:18 AM

Ill put my vote in for Rich at Cruzin Performance -- He does excellent work, and he is fast!

KAt

rimpainter.com · 03-21-2007, 01:04 PM

WitchHunter

SoCal4Running · 03-21-2007, 05:28 PM

I had mime serviced at R.C. Engeering and the turn around was 3 days. They were flowed before cleaning and after to see the improvement. I would choose whoever is closest to save on shipping.

Bejiita · 03-21-2007, 06:37 PM

My local napa did mine pretty well for cheap on the rx7

toowacky · 03-22-2007, 09:36 AM

I used Rich @ Cruzin for my cleaning when I did my HG. He also flow tests before and after, replaces orings, end caps, screens. They looked like a work of art when I got them back, gorgeous.

He also gives you link to a web page that displays before/after stats for the injectors, like flow rates, etc.

But I've heard good things about Witchdoctor and RC, also. Picking one that is closest/least expensive shipping, might be the best bet.

GT88Yota · 03-22-2007, 09:41 AM

Rich @ Cruzin Performance

I was VERY HAPPY with the results.

***midiwall*** · 03-22-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patallen

I cant help with good company, but my last experience with this is if the injectors are internaly damaged, they will remain damaged even if you clean them 10 000 times.

Gordon (WitchHunter) has the tools and the knowledge to disassemble injectors and actually repair them. Though, depending on the injector, it may be cheaper to buy a new one.

I've had 5 sets of injectors through him now... Great guy.

WitchHunter Babble

03-20-2007, 11:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
olharleyman Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 3,215	Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:39 pm Post subject: Fuel Injector Cleaning -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is your older toy running bad. If so, try getting the injectors cleaned. www.cruzinperformance __________________ 1990 4 runner 5 Speed Pro Comp Stage II 4" Lift 6" coils rear Aussie Locker front 5.29's Front And Rear 35 x 12.5 x 15 MT's Micky Thompson Classic II Wheels Super Charged 3.4 on the way 1993 SAS 4runner 22re 5 speed 4" front 5"rear 5.29's 35 x 12.5 BFG KM'S Dick cepek DC 1's 88 stock 4runner 3.0 auto for now 1955 Harley Davidson Springer Stock 1955 Hardtail Frame 4 Speed Kick Start Only 1998 Harley Custom Dresser 107 rwhp 139 ft.lbs.trq.

03-21-2007, 06:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
RustBucket Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 975	I shopped around and witchhunter seems to have the best price except for http://www.affordable-fuel-injection...r-cleaning.htm I also emailed witchhunter and all their techs are engineers and stuff, so there's no dummies working there... I have a couple sets on their way to witchunter right now too. __________________ Rust-Free '88 Runner. Stay-at-home truck. Last edited by RustBucket; 03-21-2007 at 06:47 AM.

03-21-2007, 07:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
rdlsz24 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pecatonica, IL Posts: 1,483	I used WitchHunter back in December when I had everything apart for my headgasket replacement. They are very fast and reasonably priced. Rob __________________ 1988 Xtra Cab Pickup ('94 22RE; 4x4; 5spd) Rancho lift w/ 33x12.5x15 tires & 5.29s

03-21-2007, 09:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
patallen Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Quebec,canada Posts: 37	I cant help with good company, but my last experience with this is if the injectors are internaly damaged, they will remain damaged even if you clean them 10 000 times. that you cant tell until someone clean them properly and then check if they leak. I had water contamination in my truck (rusted tank) and i often let the truck in the back yard for all summer. Once i started it, all injectors were spraying mad or leaking. One was stuck closed and finally opened. I sent them to be cleaned and checked to the local diesel guy. The guy told me they were ok. In fact, there were not. They spray ok but since some rust went in, they are damaged inside, the pintle or the seat is no more perfect. They will leak forever. There is nothing better than new one believe me. Just my share. __________________ Pat Allen 1985 1/2 EFI 4WD long bed, rusted and tired.

03-21-2007, 09:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
dcg9381 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: austin, tx Posts: 1,825	witchhunter doesn't just clean them. He flow tests them, which should detect internal failures. Price is great. __________________ http://www.22REturbo.net

03-21-2007, 10:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
grandeyota Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: South Florida Posts: 60	I used this place(local to me) and was completely happy with his work. http://www.fuelinjectorclinic.com/ __________________ The skies are always sunny in the heart of flavor country

03-21-2007, 10:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
funjumper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 166	I used Witchhunter just recently. Quick to email, quick to service, quick to return the injectors. I have't started the motor yet (3.4 conversion under way), but I have one less item to think about when bug chasing the conversion. See this thread for details. http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=107851

03-21-2007, 11:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
MonsterMaxx Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 566	Another vote for witchunter. Good guys to deal with.

03-21-2007, 11:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
justinking060310 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginina Beach Posts: 626	Ill put my vote in for Rich at Cruzin Performance -- He does excellent work, and he is fast! KAt __________________ 95 4runner 2wd 3.0 v6 Downey headers (dont buy them) Downey 2 1/2" full exhaust/Carsound cat Weasy2k cams/ENGNBLDR's o/s valves ported and polished heads/intake New project- 94 4runner V6 4x4 A/T 3" 4Crawler BL on order 33x12.5 BFG A/T's on 15x8 Cragar Black Steel Wheels 90 4runner 4x4 3vze Auto parting out - let me know if you need anything! 85 4runner, SFA, 22re, 5speed parting out

03-21-2007, 01:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
rimpainter.com Contributing Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,781	WitchHunter __________________ www.rimpainter.com Get your O Gasket Mod Here! My SC'd 4Runner's Profile My YouTube vids

03-21-2007, 05:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
SoCal4Running Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oceanside, CA. Posts: 786	I had mime serviced at R.C. Engeering and the turn around was 3 days. They were flowed before cleaning and after to see the improvement. I would choose whoever is closest to save on shipping. __________________ '86 4runner 22RE, 5-speed, LC Street EFI head w/ cam, LC Pistons, ARP Head Studs, Downey header, Dynomax 2 1/4" full exhaust, VDO water temp guage, 01-03 Tacoma cd\tape radio with 10" Bazzoka, Downey 2" rear springs, GDI radiator, Torus fan DONE!!!! '68 Ford Mustang Fastback Daily driver with a built 289 and a streetfighter trans.(Retired) 98 Subaru Outback-Took over daily driving duties MicroMatic.com Waco93.com

03-21-2007, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bejiita Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wyoming Posts: 225	My local napa did mine pretty well for cheap on the rx7 __________________ 1995 4Runner 3.0 V6 5Speed. 33x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains. Torsions turned up, 1.5'' BJ Spacers, 2'' Coil spring spacers, Eibach rear coils; about 3'' of lift? 4.88s. Custom intake. Custom exhaust. 1500 Watt sound system. Centerforce Pressure Plate/Clutch. Yakima roof rack setup with 4 baja lights. My rig page: http://yotatech.com/showthread.php?p...1#post50467261

03-22-2007, 09:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
toowacky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pac NW Posts: 9	I used Rich @ Cruzin for my cleaning when I did my HG. He also flow tests before and after, replaces orings, end caps, screens. They looked like a work of art when I got them back, gorgeous. He also gives you link to a web page that displays before/after stats for the injectors, like flow rates, etc. But I've heard good things about Witchdoctor and RC, also. Picking one that is closest/least expensive shipping, might be the best bet. __________________ 88 4Runner 22R-E W56 89 4Runner 22R-E A340H Last edited by toowacky; 03-22-2007 at 01:43 PM.

03-22-2007, 09:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
GT88Yota Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ATL Posts: 86	Rich @ Cruzin Performance I was VERY HAPPY with the results.

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