Fuel Injector Testing and Cleaning in South Wales

ASNU injector testing and servicing

Llandow Tuning uses an ASNU injector testing and servicing machine at our South Wales workshop to assess supported injectors, compare flow and spray patterns, and carry out ultrasonic cleaning where appropriate.
Our equipment includes in-house control gear for additional applications. We work with several injector designs, including top-feed, side-feed, mechanical and supported GDI units. Send the part number before arranging the work so we can confirm compatibility.

Bench testing helps assess the injector itself. If you are investigating a running fault and do not yet know the cause, start with a vehicle fault assessment before removing parts.

Fuel injector testing equipment at Llandow Tuning
Injectors being assessed on the test bench

When is injector testing useful?

Testing can be useful when an injector fault is suspected, when assessing a used set, or when checking injectors as part of a performance build.
For a tuned engine, tell us about the fuel, operating pressure and power target so that the testing enquiry is considered alongside the intended application.

A cleaning service cannot repair every electrical or mechanical defect. Comparing results before and after cleaning helps establish what has changed and whether further action is needed.

There is no single testing interval for every vehicle. Discuss the engine's use and service history when planning maintenance or a dyno tuning session.

The injector testing and cleaning process

The stages below describe our bench-service workflow. The tests and service parts available depend on the injector type.

Step 1

External Cleaning

The injector is inspected for visible damage and cleaned externally before testing to keep debris out of the test equipment.

Step 2

Electrical Checks

Applicable electrical checks, including resistance and inductance where appropriate, help assess the injector before flow testing. The checks depend on the injector design.

Step 3

Leak Test

The injector is checked for leakage while closed under the relevant test conditions.

Step 4

Spray Pattern

The spray pattern is observed under supported test conditions, including different pulse durations where appropriate. We look for inconsistencies in the pattern and compare the injectors.

Step 5

Dynamic Flow

Dynamic flow results are recorded so that differences between the injectors can be compared.

Step 6

Serviceable Filters and Seals

Removable filters and O-rings are taken out where the injector design allows servicing.

Step 7

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Suitable injectors are cleaned using the ultrasonic equipment and a procedure appropriate to their design.

Step 8

New Filters and O-Rings

Serviceable filters and O-rings are replaced with suitable parts where required and available for the injector.

Step 9

Retesting After Cleaning

Relevant tests are repeated after cleaning and the results are recorded for comparison.

Step 10

Static Flow Testing

Where applicable, static flow is measured with the injector held open under the test conditions.

Step 11

Flow Measurement

The before-and-after figures show whether cleaning changed the measured flow and how closely the set compares.

Step 12

Results and Next Steps

Injectors are identified by number so the accompanying results can be matched to each unit.
If cleaning has not resolved the concern, we discuss the findings and possible replacement or matching options.

Before removing or sending injectors

Send the vehicle and engine details, injector manufacturer and part number, quantity and reason for testing. Tell us whether they are still fitted to the engine and include any previous test results.

Contact us first to confirm compatibility and arrangements. Removal, refitting, replacement parts and any vehicle adaptation should be discussed separately from the bench service. For associated work, see upgrade fitting and coding and adaptation.

What affects the price?

The injector design, number of units, testing required, cleaning suitability and availability of service parts determine the scope. We can discuss the options once the injectors have been identified.

Check your injector application

Ask about compatibility and the appropriate test for your engine or build.

Ask about injector tests