Storing fuel injectors

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Sun 6 Oct 2002 11:05
Storing fuel injectors - Mike H
I have just had a Saab performance upgrade kit fitted to my 2.0 Saab 9-5 which consists of a new ECU plus a set of different fuel injectors. I plan on keeping the old ECU and injectors in case I decide to migrate back to the original setup (e.g. on change of car). My question is, what is the best way to store the injectors to avoid any problems when they are refitted (if ever)? The storage period could potentailly be a year or so.

(Before anyone asks, yes I have told my insurers!)
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Sun 6 Oct 2002 23:49
Storing fuel injectors - Cyd
I'm no injector expert but would say - empty them of fuel, clean and dry them, place them in a sealed plastic bag and keep them somewhere cool and dry.
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Mon 7 Oct 2002 01:01
Storing fuel injectors - Dave_TD
Smear a little vaseline on screw threads and injector nozzles before placing in plastic bag, clean them thoroughly in petrol before refitting.
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