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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 08:55 AM
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should i replace injector cups?

thinking of getting a new set of injectors for my 01 f350 with 155k miles on it and was wondering if i should replace the injector cups also? i have no issues with them right now.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Depends. Would you rather do it now and give yourself the peace of mind, or save the money/time for now while taking the chance that they may leak in the next 50-100k miles? There is no better time to replace them, but at the same time, if it ain't broke do you really want to fix it?
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 09:34 AM
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My thinking is if it isn't broke don't "fix" it.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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Injectors are a few hours, cups are a few days. If I didn't have to do them, I wouldn't. It's no big deal to go back in, compared to what's involved with that project - and the potential to go back in for a failed seal.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 06:50 PM
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If the heads were off and sitting on the bench (like mine are), I'd do it. If they're fine, I wouldn't change them just because I was swapping injectors.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 07:16 PM
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I changed my injectors at 300k and didn't touch the cups because there was nothing wrong with them. Sitting a little North of 490k now. Still running the factory cups.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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thanks for the input and ill just do injectors then
 
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Old Nov 3, 2014 | 09:17 AM
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thanks for the input and ill just do injectors then
Good decision!
 
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