replace 1 injector or all???
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replace 1 injector or all???
When I got my F250 the passenger side injector return caps and lines had all been done, but the drivers had not. I also noticed that there was still one on the passenger side that was leaking, and all the drivers side ones were really bad. I pulled it all apart only to find the nut and injector were striped on the one leaking on the pass side......
So 2 questions:
1) where is the best place to get the injector line from ( #3 injector )? Ford? International???
2) do i replace the 1 injector or do all 8??? what are the best injectors to run??? Best place to get them?
Thanks guys!!!
Bob
So 2 questions:
1) where is the best place to get the injector line from ( #3 injector )? Ford? International???
2) do i replace the 1 injector or do all 8??? what are the best injectors to run??? Best place to get them?
Thanks guys!!!
Bob
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Bob if there are any diesel repair shops in your area you might be able to pick up an injector line there, or you'll have to go to Ford and pay the premium for it. If the truck idles, runs and starts good ( knowing the glow plug system is working good) then just replace one. Injectors are reasonably cheap for these old girls, about $24-$30 a piece. Good luck! Casey
Last edited by Diesel nut; Aug 10, 2006 at 11:56 PM. Reason: more info
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Thanks Casey!!!
I think a friend of mine had the line and is willing to give it to me. That makes me Happy as Ford wanted $100 ( canadian ) for it...
The truck runs amazing for 250 000 miles, starts first try every morning and idles great... I will grab one injector and start there...
Thanks!!!
Bob
I think a friend of mine had the line and is willing to give it to me. That makes me Happy as Ford wanted $100 ( canadian ) for it...
The truck runs amazing for 250 000 miles, starts first try every morning and idles great... I will grab one injector and start there...
Thanks!!!
Bob
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If you got the original injectors on the motor at 250,000 miles they are definetely due for replacement one of these days.
Think of it this way, over 250,000 miles the injector springs would have been cycled well over a billion times and the seat and needle would have made contact each time. There is bound to be some significant wear even if only the cleanest of fuel ever passed thru them.
Think of it this way, over 250,000 miles the injector springs would have been cycled well over a billion times and the seat and needle would have made contact each time. There is bound to be some significant wear even if only the cleanest of fuel ever passed thru them.
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Hmmm I was just about to ask a similar question. Basically I'm broke and just replaced my IP (it hurt... pricewise) because it was leaking on the throttle shafts and my vehicle was blowing lots of smoke. Well the leaking is gone, but the smoke situation is now worse. I can barely make it up the hill without gassing out the neighborhood in black smoke. I was thinking of changing the injectors, but I'm seeing $30-50 a pop and I simply don't have another $400 to spend on this beast. If it's ok to change just a few, how do I determine which ones may be bad? If I change them all, WHERE do I find the lowest price on these? Anything for $20 or less?
Thanks, and I hope I didn't hijack this post too much.
Thanks, and I hope I didn't hijack this post too much.
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An injection shop can test the injectors for leakage, spray pattern, and cracking pressure; however by the time you consider the cost of labour and the age of your injectors I would think going with new injectors to start with would be cheaper.
I don't think you will find anything for less than $25 to $30 per injector; if you do I would stay away unless you have some re-assurance on quality of this type of injector.
Best of luck,
Seb....
I don't think you will find anything for less than $25 to $30 per injector; if you do I would stay away unless you have some re-assurance on quality of this type of injector.
Best of luck,
Seb....
