Safe storage of Carrera 3.2 fuel injectors?

[ErrorMargin]

My intake manifold will likely be apart for at least another few months.

Should I get some protective caps to cover the top and bottom of the fuel injectors?

[PeteKz]

Nah, just be careful with them.

[emac911]

Since they are going to be ot of service for a while, why not have them cleaned and flow tested to be sure they are in great shape when they go back in? I am lucky to have a boat place local that has an injector cleaner. He has saved me a couple of times.

[PeteKz]

That's a good suggestion.

[ErrorMargin]

Originally Posted by emac911

Since they are going to be ot of service for a while, why not have them cleaned and flow tested to be sure they are in great shape when they go back in?

That was my plan, until I watched the video from Franny below where the injectors came back with a recommendation to install immediately. Now I'm thinking I'll wait to send them in for rebuild until shortly before I'm ready to reinstall the engine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeU-dYI9-fs

[KRLocke]

I have heard that fuel pumps should be plugged when stored so seals don't dry out. Is this something to consider for injectors? Saran wrap them?

[PeteKz]

They don't have rubber seals, but it's a good idea to plug or bag them to keep dirt out.

[Cairo94507]

I agree with Fanny; I had the injectors serviced on my 3.2 while we were building the engine. 8 months later we installed them and...no good due to sitting- despite being wrapped in the bags in which they were returned. Ended up replacing them with new injectors.

[pmax]

Originally Posted by Cairo94507

I agree with Fanny; I had the injectors serviced on my 3.2 while we were building the engine. 8 months later we installed them and...no good due to sitting- despite being wrapped in the bags in which they were returned. Ended up replacing them with new injectors.

I assume you returned it the shop for warranty service.

Which rebuilder was this ? If all 6 went bad after only 8 months, not sure you should use their service again.