S.3 Episode 14 - Tool Shed: Product Review - Autool CT-200 Fuel Injector Cleaner/Tester.

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S.3 Episode 14 - Tool Shed: Product Review - Autool CT-200 Fuel Injector Cleaner/Tester.

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In previous episodes where I demonstrated DIY fuel injector cleaner/tester for the 5.3L Jaguar V12 rebuilds I have going , I made a brief reference to an Autool CT-200 fuel injector cleaner/tester wherein II described it as "junk". Which it was at the time since the only thing that worked on it was the ultrasonic cleaner and the LED's. Since then, with little help from Autool customer service, I have gotten most functions working and actually serves the purpose I bought it for. This is my review of the machine as it sits in my shop right now.
#CT200 #fuelinjectorcleaner #fuelinjectortester

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@tillmeyer8376 2 жыл бұрын

I bought the CT160 a long time ago, but only unpacked it after watching your video. Unfortunately, it had the same problem: the pump in the storage tank was defective. The hose connection on the pressure side was broken off directly at the nozzle, this plastic part is simply too thin. This caused a flood on the workbench immediately after the first start-up. So I unscrewed the whole unit and removed the pump. I drilled out the hole in the pump housing to 9.5 mm and screwed in a 1/4 inch connection piece with a hose connection. The good news is that this unit has the right brackets for the Bosch/Jaguar injectors. The long, very slim brackets only need to be drilled out slightly to 10 mm, then the injector connectors of the injectors fit into the brackets and can be sealed with an O-ring at the bottom.

@tillmeyer8376 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool explaining of the advantages over the previous single injector version. I wasn't aware that the standard connections didn't fit this unit. Thanks for showing the modification!

@Timthe2na 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Bob. Very informative. I've thought of getting an injector tester/cleaner for a few years.

@jonalowe 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that review. I'm glad to see you got it working. I really need to do two sets of injectors, and this could pay for itself pretty quickly. But I don't have the machine tools to make the adapter bits, hint, hint.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 2 жыл бұрын

Here's the problem. Two sets of injectors probably won't be enough to find 12 acceptable units. That's probably the biggest discovery during this whole exercise. These adapters would probably cost about as much as the machine itself. One-off things like this get spendy real fast. New might be a better option. No experience with the Latvian injectors, though. www.ebay.com/itm/154127696646?fits=Year%3A1987%7CModel%3AXJS%7CMake%3AJaguar&epid=1457991114&hash=item23e2ba0306:g:kuYAAOSw8H5gBt~n

@randypickett1936 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, I didn't realize injector testers were available at a semi reasonable price. After watching this, I am now thinking just cleaning the injectors I have with a can of injector cleaner is not the best path, which I have done before. I am rebuilding an engine now and will eventually get to the injectors. I only have a couple of sets, so the best path might be to buy some new or reman units as you explained below as I may not find twelve good ones. Thanks.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video helpful.

@evansmungai762 Ай бұрын

Good job

@pierrecoulombe1118 7 ай бұрын

I'd love to get those adapters you made for the injectors. Clamping device and the 6 small aluminium adapters, can you help me source this please?

@jeffharrison5265 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Bob.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@SparkyGage 2 жыл бұрын

An interesting "piece of kit" for sure.

@AUTOOLTECH Жыл бұрын

Sorry for your after sales experience, love your videos. I'll see if there's any chance of compensating you.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 Жыл бұрын

It's working fine now. I don't need to be compensated. Just take care of me properly when things go wrong.

@AUTOOLTECH Жыл бұрын

@@thecampchaoschronicles9567 Okay! I will send your video to the after-sales department. In fact, the situation in your video does happen times in the after-sales. We are also thinking and improving.I believe that it will get better and better under the urging of consumers. I readly love your videos, love your attitude towards products and life, I hope to see you make our products next time. Best wishes!!

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 Жыл бұрын

@@AUTOOLTECH Thank you.

@waverider5751 Жыл бұрын

Wow! That’s good to hear, let’s see how they followed through in the end. Unfortunately, I’m not a KZfaq creator, so I’d have to spend all my time on emailing for a resolution. Did you buy it on Amazon? Don’t they have a better return policy? I’m starting to think that maybe I should look at a domestic manufacturer that doesn’t have a two week shipping window to replace the unit. I don’t think I want to spend $500 on something that the manufacturer expects you to finish the repairs on failed returned units. They’re not bound by our laws, so you’re on your own. What kind of QA does this company practice? It would be interesting to know what the actual failure rate is for this product. Being compensated after the buyer has posted a detailed video exposing what can happen sometimes is not what I want to plunk down $400 for, even if it’s a lot cheaper than the US made product (which is also manufactured in China).

@user-ht8iv9bi8b 10 ай бұрын

Exactly,@@waverider5751 it should work out of the box for that money. I had a similar experience with a Chinese '900kg or so' engine stand which bent the face plate when I put a Jag V12 on it. Much discussion followed with eventually a return. Bloody frustrating.

@user-ht8iv9bi8b 10 ай бұрын

Still a lot of messing about to get the $400 tester working as designed. Good value for you as you have beacoup engines, I have two.

@brentsmith5647 Жыл бұрын

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@vvvv-lu8zi 5 ай бұрын

How do you calcul and find out the cc/min

@jaguarracingus 2 жыл бұрын

....chinglish would be the dialect. 🙂. as to cleaners...i still miss carbon tetra-chloride. yes..i'm that old. using MEK for the most part. simple green for the parts intolerant to the MEK. always open to trying something new. thanks. enjoy the week if at all possible.

@peterthomson6988 Жыл бұрын

A great video and quality mods that you have made. Have you run brand new injectors through the rig to see what the variation is between 'factory fresh' inhectors?

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 Жыл бұрын

Not as yet. Soon.

@firehawk135 Жыл бұрын

Putting the audio music left and dialogue right is frustrating for hearing impaired

@tonymillw6309 2 жыл бұрын

Great video but the music is annoying.

@chrissturtevant8552 11 ай бұрын

Hello I have the same machine and the same problem . you wouldn't happen to have the number on that replacement pump you got ?? thanks for you're time

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 11 ай бұрын

No, I'm afraid I don't. And they were pretty clear about using the 12 volt pump I found on ebay. Don't do it. I'm afraid you will have to deal with customer service over this issue.

@chrissturtevant8552 11 ай бұрын

@@thecampchaoschronicles9567 ok thank you

@brian7940 10 ай бұрын

But no mention of the pump you changed out..5 minutes of talking about it but no Parr number.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 10 ай бұрын

The first pump was an automotive pump and not suitable for the application. The second pump was the factory replacement. Just tell them you need a pump.

@waverider5751 Жыл бұрын

Why do you run your voice on the right channel at first, then switch to the left channel 5-1/2 minutes in? I’m using a single earbud to listen, so I can be aware of sounds around me. Suddenly, your voice went away on my right ear, then I find your voice is now completely on the left, and silent on the other. At least the left channel music dropped out when I took out the left earbud when the video began. Great content, but I have to listen with MONO rather than stereo on my phone just for this video. You played a trick on our ears, but it didn’t help everyone.

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 Жыл бұрын

People have mentioned that before. I have no idea how that happens and no one I talk to is of any help. Got any ideas.

@billhill6125 2 жыл бұрын

M.r Knodt, Please, please lose the "Music" at the beginning of the episodes. For us old deaf guys it's a real struggle to hear what you're saying. I use the captions, but it is incredibly annoying. Thanks

@cosgraham534 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - agreed about the music

@danam2584 2 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@psiturbo 2 жыл бұрын

It does not bother one bit, in fact it goes w the issue he explains.

@DavidJones-wq5fx 2 жыл бұрын

ASNU is the best brand in injector testing benches

@thecampchaoschronicles9567 2 жыл бұрын

That's right. Pretty expensive from what I'm told.

@DavidJones-wq5fx 2 жыл бұрын

@@thecampchaoschronicles9567 in china made machines there are new models that include GDI capabilities

@CaseTheCorvetteMan Жыл бұрын

Can hardly hear you over the music at the first segment, no isea what you have that playing for.

@psiturbo 2 жыл бұрын

China Chin Chin tech support 101... they are using Aliexpress warranty practices. I always pay w PP, at the first run around I open a claim, I either get a partial refund or a full refund w paid shipping label. Gone are the days of troubleshooting, all they are doing is buying time so customer satisfaction refund from Ebay or PP expires, once that time is reached, they go silent to never reply.