nibbo Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi all, I purchased some injectors from K Raven Smith on Saturday 1st of this month paid for them via paypal but still have not received them as of today. Has any one else bought from her ? if so how long did it take to receive it. She is not answering my emails either !!!! do you think I've been had ?? Nibbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robnob Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Never actually traded with her myself but always heard good reputation so I am surprised to hear this. Hope you get your delivery soon Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Nibbo, Neil Ferguson is the other half, he's the PI whizz. I was speaking to him a couple of weeks back, got the impression he was a bit snowed under, so I'd guess it's just one of those temporary blips. In my experience he's usually reasonably quick on turnaround, and all of his stuff that I've seen has been A1. Cheers, Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_raven_smith Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 nibbo,you need send your old units to me before i send exchange units.you have a email on ebay.please contact me through ebay.cheers neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nibbo Posted October 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Contacted Neil, all sorted now, my fault didn't realise he wanted my old ones before he sent the refurbed ones. Are well live and learn. Ta all for replies. Nibbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Contacted Neil, all sorted now, my fault didn't realise he wanted my old ones before he sent the refurbed ones. Are well live and learn. Malcolm at Prestige doesn’t phaff about like that, he has more trust in his customers! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Malcolm at Prestige doesn’t phaff about like that, he has more trust in his customers! Cheers Andrew Hmm not so sure Andrew , last time I got stuff from Malcolm I had to post my bits first , likewise my mate had to take his bits to Malcolm at Harrogate in the summer for an exchange . Maybe depends how well you know him ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob72CP Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 I had a set of reconditioned injectors a few months ago from Prestige and was required to send my old units to them first. Interestingly enough the units from prestige appear to be considerably more costly than from K Raven Smith. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Scotty, Rob My first dealing with Malcolm was in June this year, and he sent me 6 injectors in advance of me taking the old ones out. Maybe I just sound honest………………………..I must remember to send them to him - only joking! Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob72CP Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Maybe I just sounded a bit dodgy on the phone! I think it all depends on his stock levels of injectors for reconditioning, presumably when either supplier has low stock they request your own injectors in advance. Having read very good reports about both suppliers though I think I'd carefully compare prices first next time as the price difference seems a lot. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIAA Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 Maybe they've got more careful than earlier. I bought all the PI setup from Prestige late 2009, an order for almost 1400£. Got everything in advance, and I'm even a bloody foreigner. I wonder though why they don't charge an excange fee that can be paid back when returing parts, that could solve the problem. Works fine with Rimmers, I've got exchange parts from them and money back as long as a year afterwards returning the originals. PIAA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k_raven_smith Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 hello all,a quick comment on the above.i do send out metering units in advance of old units being returned because i have never not had one come back. injectors on the other hand have been lost, or simply not sent back. As for a surcharge some customers would still rather keep the old unit { for spares or sell on} I do try to send exchange injectors on the same day i get the old ones depending on the time of day they arrive..There are only so many parts to recondition once some are lost to the reconitioners the stocks diminish this aplies to all the people who recondition.i hope this makes things a bit clearer. neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomtr250 Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 Hi All, Just a quick note to vouch for Neil, he did all of my stuff and has always been very reasonably priced and helpfull when I've been stuck with anything, never met the man but I can recommend him from experience. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jobster Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I would like to order some refurbished ones from either one. Not looking forward to messing around with getting them fitted again. Is there anyone who delivers them fitted from MU to intake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob72CP Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Jonster, if you've got the right size spanners it is a 10 minute job to fit all 6. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TONYL Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 hello all,a quick comment on the above.i do send out metering units in advance of old units being returned because i have never not had one come back. injectors on the other hand have been lost, or simply not sent back. As for a surcharge some customers would still rather keep the old unit { for spares or sell on} I do try to send exchange injectors on the same day i get the old ones depending on the time of day they arrive..There are only so many parts to recondition once some are lost to the reconitioners the stocks diminish this aplies to all the people who recondition.i hope this makes things a bit clearer. neil Hi Neil Have sent you a PM Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew Smith Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Jonster, if you've got the right size spanners it is a 10 minute job to fit all 6. Rob Yes, changing all six injectors will only take 10 minutes, but then there’s the bleeding process, literally. However, I would not advocate changing all six at the same time but would suggest changing in pairs (or threes) as ideally you want the car running to make bleeding the injectors easier. Cheers Andrew PS – make sure you get the nibbed type of injector, the non-nibbed are a real pain to bleed effectively in my experience. Cheers Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob72CP Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I just stuck all 6 injectors into a jamjar and with the plugs out turned it on the starter until they started spraying, did'nt take long at all then stick the injectors in tighten the 3 retaing plate bots, refit the plugs and your away. Really didn't take very long at all and was very straightforward. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nibbo Posted October 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I like the jam jar idea rob will try that tomorrow, my recon injectors arrived from Neil today very prommt delivery "thanks Neil "so before I go to bed in the morning ( on 12hr nights at the mo )I will fit them and fire the 6 up. Nibbo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PIAA Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 I've used this method when everything's been off and back on again, just to check if they pop. PIAA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jobster Posted October 13, 2011 Report Share Posted October 13, 2011 Yes, changing all six injectors will only take 10 minutes, but then there’s the bleeding process, literally. However, I would not advocate changing all six at the same time but would suggest changing in pairs (or threes) as ideally you want the car running to make bleeding the injectors easier. Cheers Andrew PS – make sure you get the nibbed type of injector, the non-nibbed are a real pain to bleed effectively in my experience. Cheers Andrew Thanks, need to take a look under the hood again than because I thought you had to get them hooked up again with the fuel lines that I thought was a PITA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodkaz Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 NEILS A TOP MAN IN MY BOOKS THANKS ROD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quentin Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Just seen this post, albeit a bit late. Neil has been a godsend to me. Very reasonable, very prompt and massively helpful. No connection, just a very satisfied customer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thescrapman Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Injectors siutable for re-conditioning are getting very thin on the ground now. The prices the old ones go for on Ebay should give a clue why Neil (and others) want them from you first!! They can't afford to loose the core. Over a £100 a set (for the old ones) is not uncommon. Cheers Colin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
flyer295 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 How does one get in touch with Neil. Is there a web site? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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