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MC Luc 02-08-2019 12:43 PM

Fuel Injection rebuild kit recommendation
 
One of my injectors has let loose, leaking all over the intake. it is weeping heavily from where the injector mounts into the head and fuel rail. Any recommendation as to where to buy the rebuild kit - BavAuto, 944 online.com? And should I buy all the gaskets and replace them? I heard some companies sell junk and others are good. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

mj951 02-08-2019 05:13 PM

Can't comment on the rebuild kits but another option would be to send your injectors to WitchHunter Performance for a rebuild and flow test.
They do good work and are reasonably priced.
https://www.witchhunter.com/

MC Luc 02-08-2019 05:49 PM

Thanks for the referral, that seems like a reliable and professional option. I really want to try my hand at changing the o-rings myself and trying the DIY route; it doesn't look very hard.

MAGK944 02-08-2019 06:22 PM

Rennbay is a good source for a kit and I can recommend them personally as I’ve used them several times. Otherwise all the usual vendors should carry something similar.

mj951 has a good point though, witchhunter cleans and balances all the injectors and provides all those seals as part of the service. Definitely think about it as it’s a good service and worthwhile wyit job, also it’s not something you can really do by yourself.

MC Luc 02-14-2019 09:23 PM

OK, I've looked into Witch Hunter and I think that is the way to go, can't beat that service for the money. Peace of mind, too.

mj951 02-14-2019 10:39 PM


Originally Posted by MC Luc (Post 15639872)
OK, I've looked into Witch Hunter and I think that is the way to go, can't beat that service for the money. Peace of mind, too.

:thumbup:....there will be plenty of other DIY projects to try in the future.

mahoney944 02-15-2019 10:44 AM

You could probably bench test the flow visually using injector cleaner, you'll probably want to flush with fuel. Or else, in the car by jumping the fuel pump to stay on and opening each injector one by one spraying into a cut open bottle or cup. You won't know your flow numbers but you should be able see if the spray pattern looks consistent or not. The orings arent anything special, most hardware / autoparts store probably have ones that will work. Just take one in that's have decent still and match it up. That being said a new or refurbished set of injectors make the car run real smooth. Probably worth the investment.

Fire extinguisher near by just in case lol.

Doyle623 01-13-2020 11:10 PM

Has anyone tried the deluxe kit that 944online sells, with fuel injector elements/tool?

Chapman951 01-14-2020 04:15 AM

I used the Rennbay fuel injector seal kit and have had no issues after 6 months of daily driving.

http://rennbay.com/944-Fuel-Injector-Seal-Kit.html

V2Rocket 01-14-2020 08:25 AM

You can get the o-ring kits at any local parts store. They are not 944 specific.

Mike Goebel 01-14-2020 11:37 AM


Originally Posted by MAGK944 (Post 15625629)
witchhunter cleans and balances all the injectors.

How do they balance the injectors?

Thanks
Mike G.


MAGK944 01-14-2020 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by Mike Goebel (Post 16352494)
How do they balance the injectors?

Thanks
Mike G.

idk if “balance” is the correct term. They told me on one set I sent in that all the flow patterns were good however one injector was found to be flowing more than the others and they swapped it out so they all flowed the same.

hacker-pschorr 01-14-2020 01:25 PM


Originally Posted by MC Luc (Post 15625559)
Thanks for the referral, that seems like a reliable and professional option. I really want to try my hand at changing the o-rings myself and trying the DIY route; it doesn't look very hard.

Two different conversations are going on here.

Replacing the external o-rings is easy, few different vendors with kits with all the necessary parts. Witch Hunter removes the internal screen, and cleans out all the varnish etc.. inside the injector then verifies the flow. This is not a DIY job unless you have the proper equipment.


Originally Posted by V2Rocket (Post 16352099)
You can get the o-ring kits at any local parts store. They are not 944 specific.

I've seen one too many fuel leaks to due improperly sized injector o-rings to go along with the generic parts store advice here.

Trying to "eyeball" the correct o-ring using a 20 year old shriveled up one as a reference....versus buying a kit with the known perfect parts, just order the kit.



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