Subject: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:52 am
I am toying with the idea of starting my own injector cleaning service. It requires no certification that i know of,and the ASNU machine is automatic and very easy to use. the machine does all this Features & Technical Specifications
Test & Service up to 8 injectors at one time LED Backlit Display Window Open Viewing Window for Injector Spray Comparison LCD Digital Operational Display Multi Language Selection Programme Glycerine Filled Pressure Gauge 0 - 10 Bar / 0 - 145 PSI (0.2 increments) Variable Pressure Regulator with "Boost Button" Universal Fuel Rail Accepts all Top Feed Injectors Adapter Blocks for Mono Point & Side Feed Injectors In-Line Flow Tubes for Easy Delivery Comparison "Up & Over" Tube Drain System (Lifetime Guarantee) Membrane Key Pad Operation Wide Range of Dynamic & Static Tests Dynamic Injector Resistance Check Injector "Shot" Counter Display Injector Run-Time Display Duty Cycle Display Run injectors up to 20,000 RPM High Performance Pump Upgrade Option In-Built Ultrasonic Cleaning System Removable Wiring Harness Manual & Automatic Cleaning Cycles Suitable for GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) Suitable for Injected Motorcycles Suitable for Injected Marine Engines Suitable for LPG Injection For use on EVERY type of injector on the market Multi Voltage Power Input Nylon Coated Casing for Long Life Complete Parts and Accessories Programme Injector Service Tools
It might be a good way to make extra cash and knowing many in the auto world would be to my advantage. what yall think??
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:30 am
I'm not sure. So far i haven't been able to locate a price online.Ill call the distributor as soon as the hour rolls around.They are also available used. This is an area many shops don't get involved in? i cant understand why? could it be that chasing "other" problems is more rewarding? Beats the hell outa me..
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:48 am
My guess is because many online places can get great coverage by shipping the injectors around. Take that mrinjector.us site you referenced in other threads. Injectors are so small, it wouldn't be a problem for me to ship them mine from Canada. And the overall amount of work they do on each injector is great for only 16$ each.
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:53 am
very true. regarding mrinjector,he gave me an 1 extra of everything and on the o-rings a couple more. And $5 bucks from where i am is good. But I bet i could turn a profit servicing them. There are classes to take to teach you everything you need to know,but no certification that i can see.
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:34 am
YUP! judging by the crooks that run garages here in this town,id have to say that customers wouldn't be hard to convince this service is Smart $s spent
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Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:14 am
robotennis61 wrote:
YUP! judging by the crooks that run garages here in this town,id have to say that customers wouldn't be hard to convince this service is Smart $s spent
IS there a price for injector removal/cleaning/oring refit that you could charge that lets the garages in town all sublet the injector work to you, at a price good for customers, and you/they still make fair profit? (compared to the in-the-car chemical injection?) Is there a bread-and-butter angle like a military or fleet contract you could get as basic income for the business?
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:30 am
I was thinkin the same thing Albert. I don't know of anybody who has ever come into my shop and asked to have their Injectors removed and cleaned. However, we sell quite a few of the Fuel Injection/Induction services ($100). The system I have is newer than the one in the video I posted. Mine has a dual tank setup. One for the combustion stuff, and one for the intake stuff. Pull the fuel pump fuse or relay, and the car runs off of the cleaner, getting every single Injector clean. robo, you might want to consider something like this system instead of a bench setup.
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:30 am
albertj wrote:
robotennis61 wrote:
YUP! judging by the crooks that run garages here in this town,id have to say that customers wouldn't be hard to convince this service is Smart $s spent
IS there a price for injector removal/cleaning/oring refit that you could charge that lets the garages in town all sublet the injector work to you, at a price good for customers, and you/they still make fair profit? (compared to the in-the-car chemical injection?) Is there a bread-and-butter angle like a military or fleet contract you could get as basic income for the business?
Albertj
Absolutely AJ. all those came to mind. I have a product brochure coming ,and ill find out all I need to know. It sounds like a good small business to get into
Subject: Re: ASNU Fuel Injector Cleaning Machine Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:34 am
[quote="Abaddon"]I was thinkin the same thing Albert. I don't know of anybody who has ever come into my shop and asked to have their Injectors removed and cleaned. However, we sell quite a few of the Fuel Injection/Induction services ($100). The system I have is newer than the one in the video I posted. Mine has a dual tank setup. One for the combustion stuff, and one for the intake stuff. Pull the fuel pump fuse or relay, and the car runs off of the cleaner, getting every single Injector clean. robo, you might want to consider something like this system instead of a bench setup.
I looked at this set up too Abaddon. The ASNU system claims that the hardened deposits on the pintle and in the injector body can not be cleaned by this method. That only by removing them and immersing them in a sonic bath will do. Looking at the pics of before/after, this appears to be true.
That makes sense.....and you're right, it won't get the hardened deposits off. So, I suppose if the owner has neglected his car that long, he should pay the extra $$$ to have them all removed and cleaned. But, when it gets to that point, I would think that a shop would recommend having the Injectors replaced as opposed to cleaning. The shop would have to tell the customer that by bench cleaning, they could try and get them all back to perfect working condition.
I think that if you had a repair shop, having a machine like that would be beneficial to you. I just don't think that you would find enough clientele to actually make money, let alone pay for the machine from an independant small business point of view. Also, there are many, many cars out there that require removal of the upper and/or lower Intake manifolds just to access the Fuel rail/Injectors. Certain cars would be around $1000 to do.....I certainly wouldn't pay that much if new parts weren't being installed.
Some of you are going to come back with, "you work in a shop and are just saying that because it takes $$$ away from you". No I'm not. I'm just looking at the broad spectrum of the whole thing. To actually start a small business by bench cleaning Injectors would be a total loss IMO. It would take forever just to pay for the machine and start profiting. But, if you have the money to do so, I'd buy one. Just to have it.....it's awesome.
Many of the business that I've found online recommend having a second set of injectors.One being on the car while the other is serviced. Good point about "buried" injectors. The idea to have a second set to be serviced,and then to install them on some of the less accessible injector locations,Is definitely for the guy who is going to do the work themselves. many of these injector business wont touch your car. I don't blame em.
I cannot afford to buy new,if i buy at all.There is a healthy market selling used machines that I have to look into. It still might be a good idea. I could definitely come up with a price that is both beneficial to me as well as the shop.
I've got six here waiting to be cleaned, if you decide to move forward with this purchase. Would they be flow tested before/after?
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