Injector troubles
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Injector troubles
I had a mechanic replace an injector last week that was no good. Today, the truck started acting up like it did when it needed the new injector. Is it common for injectors to go simultaneously?
Also, the mechanics bill for that one injector & oil temp sensor was almost $1200. Anybody got any lube?
Also, the mechanics bill for that one injector & oil temp sensor was almost $1200. Anybody got any lube?
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A new set of 8 can be as low as $250 for stage I's wow you do need lube...Injector lube that is. LOL.
Give more details. Smoking? does it clear up at high RPM? etc. we can fix it and I bet less than 1/4 the price and have mods done in the process.
P.S. welcome to FTE you will learn much here post often please. We will be glad to fix all your PSD probs. Sorry can't fix life's problems though.
Give more details. Smoking? does it clear up at high RPM? etc. we can fix it and I bet less than 1/4 the price and have mods done in the process.
P.S. welcome to FTE you will learn much here post often please. We will be glad to fix all your PSD probs. Sorry can't fix life's problems though.
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Originally Posted by tubzz
how did he come up with a bad injector?
how many miles on your truck?how does it run on the highway?
for 1200 you could got a set of stage1's
how many miles on your truck?how does it run on the highway?
for 1200 you could got a set of stage1's
The truck has 163,000 miles on it, up to about 55 under a load it's very noticeable after that it smooths out. After, he changed the first injector it ran like a new truck.
I'm a pretty fair mechanic but not real versed on the powerstroke. I was going to change it myself but he talked me out of it, he said it was very complicated.
Doesn't smoke.
I love my old truck & want to make it a beauty queen so talk me out of selling it.
Thanks for all the help.
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#1....dont sell it. i wouldnt sell mine for all of the tea in china. once you start modifying it, you'll never want to get rid of it.
#2.... call beans diesel performance or diesel performance plus and get a set of stage I(orII, or III, or B-code...depending on your mental sanity/wallet thickness). starting around 625, you can have more performane and professionally rebuilt injectors.
#3....get rid of that mechanic.
best of luck and keep us posted.
-Brandon
#2.... call beans diesel performance or diesel performance plus and get a set of stage I(orII, or III, or B-code...depending on your mental sanity/wallet thickness). starting around 625, you can have more performane and professionally rebuilt injectors.
#3....get rid of that mechanic.
best of luck and keep us posted.
-Brandon
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Originally Posted by lukecline
pull the valve cover off and check the connections to make sure an injector plug didnt come loose.
the oil comes out the spout the on the left back (valley side)of the injector.you will see we you get their.
you can do it youself,got any questions about removing them just ask
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Here are the directions for removing and installing your injectors. http://www.swamp-donkey.biz/
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On your first inj you hada loos poppet screw, could of fixed it for the price of a 4mm socket.
This one may also be a loose poppet, if you run another buzz that would be the easiest way to find t. If not then try and narrow it down by unplugging the inj harness at the vc, this will kill two injs at a time but you canrock it back andforth to make one work at a time. Do this till you can narrow it down to the cylinder that doesnt make much difference when unpluggd then pull that vc. Once off run the engine and look for a inj not squirting oil, this is the one. Now take the soleniod off the top and check the 1"x1" pate to see if its loose, it is then the center screw will have to be tightened. There is a special socket for it t you can grind down the outside of a 4mm socket and get it pretty tight.
This one may also be a loose poppet, if you run another buzz that would be the easiest way to find t. If not then try and narrow it down by unplugging the inj harness at the vc, this will kill two injs at a time but you canrock it back andforth to make one work at a time. Do this till you can narrow it down to the cylinder that doesnt make much difference when unpluggd then pull that vc. Once off run the engine and look for a inj not squirting oil, this is the one. Now take the soleniod off the top and check the 1"x1" pate to see if its loose, it is then the center screw will have to be tightened. There is a special socket for it t you can grind down the outside of a 4mm socket and get it pretty tight.
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I don't know about anyone else, but I just learned something!!! Thanks Ryan.
I would also take a close look at the VC connections. Look for burnt ones. I've also seen them burnt up the wire harness too. So removing the conveluted tubing that covers the wires for a few inches to take a look wouldn't hurt either. Also Ryan, could the idm be acting up on the low side causing this? Just a thought. I don't even know if it controls low, and high differently. Just thinking out loud.
I would also take a close look at the VC connections. Look for burnt ones. I've also seen them burnt up the wire harness too. So removing the conveluted tubing that covers the wires for a few inches to take a look wouldn't hurt either. Also Ryan, could the idm be acting up on the low side causing this? Just a thought. I don't even know if it controls low, and high differently. Just thinking out loud.