Fuel Injector Cleaning on SC430
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Fuel Injector Cleaning on SC430
We need a thread on cleaning our fuel injectors but first we need the tools to perform this procedure.
I just ordered the OTC 7448A cleaning tool and a 12 pack of the the OTC 7000A cleaning product.
These are very good prices for these products and I bought a case because each can was only $7.50 each.
I have four vehicles in my family and plan to perform this service every 30k-40k miles.
This service usually costs somewhere between $89-$149 per vehicle.
More information to include the actual procedure will follow in the near future.
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-tool...aner-canister/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331739351045?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
I just ordered the OTC 7448A cleaning tool and a 12 pack of the the OTC 7000A cleaning product.
These are very good prices for these products and I bought a case because each can was only $7.50 each.
I have four vehicles in my family and plan to perform this service every 30k-40k miles.
This service usually costs somewhere between $89-$149 per vehicle.
More information to include the actual procedure will follow in the near future.
https://www.jbtoolsales.com/otc-tool...aner-canister/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/331739351045?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Last edited by Bgw70; 01-15-16 at 04:32 AM.
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I use Seafoam every 3 to 4K miles.
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So after you started using Sea Foam in your tank, could you tell a difference?
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I take a preventive approach to caring for my cars and motorcycles. Sea Foam has an excellent reputation for keeping carburetors clean as well as gas tank issues. The instructions do say it is also used for fuel injection systems. Since I use it in all my vehicles and have done so since they were new I have not had any issues. This tells me that what I am doing must be having a positive effect. There are other instructions on the can for how to induce sea foam into the vacuum system, engine oil, as well as gas tank. I use it in small quantities on a regular basis. I have two Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motorcycles and they are notorious for carb issues. By using sea foam I have never had to rebuild my carbs one bike is a 1989 the other is a 1995.
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Ok this is how I see it. First I do use Berryman' fuel cleaner in my cars. The cleaners only work to a certain degree. Kind of like a dishwasher. It has it's limitations. Some things you just have to wash off with more power. In this case it's hand scrubbing. I see fuel treatment in this fashion. They help clean but have limitations. Using a system like Bgw bought. It runs straight cleaner for about 15-20 minutes. This is like running the parts through a heated parts washer using full strength cleaner. This is going to be more like hand pre washing the dishes before going into the dishwasher. Your clean off the tuff stuck on stuff that normally wasn't get washed off.
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I did purchase a few cans of Berryman’s. Maybe time to try it. I will take a pic of what I have and please tell me it is the right stuff.
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Ok this is how I see it. First I do use Berryman' fuel cleaner in my cars. The cleaners only work to a certain degree. Kind of like a dishwasher. It has it's limitations. Some things you just have to wash off with more power. In this case it's hand scrubbing. I see fuel treatment in this fashion. They help clean but have limitations. Using a system like Bgw bought. It runs straight cleaner for about 15-20 minutes. This is like running the parts through a heated parts washer using full strength cleaner. This is going to be more like hand pre washing the dishes before going into the dishwasher. Your clean off the tuff stuck on stuff that normally wasn't get washed off.
#10
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Here is a YouTube video of the procedure...the cleaning tool and chemical are scheduled to arrive tomorrow...I hope to try it out this weekend.
Last edited by Bgw70; 01-19-16 at 01:29 PM.
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Here is a YouTube video of the procedure...the cleaning tool and chemical are scheduled to arrive tomorrow...I hope to try it out this weekend.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qEp3kNBgzoc
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qEp3kNBgzoc
On serious note hook it up with the engine cold. If any gas leaks out when you hook it up it won't catch fire.
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Thanks for the safety advice, always appreciated! I will have a fire extinguisher standing by!
I plan to try it out on my Trans Am first because I know where the connection is located and I know I have the correct adapters.
Then I will look at the SC fuel connections, I should have already done this! Maybe I will look up the procedure tomorrow.
#13
Do you like your Land Rover?
Thanks for the safety advice, always appreciated! I will have a fire extinguisher standing by!
I plan to try it out on my Trans Am first because I know where the connection is located and I know I have the correct adapters.
Then I will look at the SC fuel connections, I should have already done this! Maybe I will look up the procedure tomorrow.
Thanks for the safety advice, always appreciated! I will have a fire extinguisher standing by!
I plan to try it out on my Trans Am first because I know where the connection is located and I know I have the correct adapters.
Then I will look at the SC fuel connections, I should have already done this! Maybe I will look up the procedure tomorrow.
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For the price of the tool, you could have them sent in for cleaning, rebuilding, filter replacement, and flow-matching. And there's certainly no reason to do it more than once, unless you're running horrible gasoline.
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Besides, I have four vehicles