1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Replace Injectors - DIY ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 11-12-2007, 08:52 PM
aocabrown's Avatar
aocabrown
aocabrown is offline
Senior User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Memphis, TN
Posts: 348
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Replace Injectors - DIY ?

Have 200k miles. Wanting to run as good as possible. Done usual mods including 6637 filter and eventual DP tuner. Was thinking of injectors next. Saw some DIY / rebuild yourself or buying a rebuilt set.

My question is....how big a job is replacing the injectors?

Should I get some tests done and only replace what seems to be a problem or replace all at once?

Thanks FTE!
 
  #2  
Old 11-12-2007, 09:04 PM
Tenn01PSD350's Avatar
Tenn01PSD350
Tenn01PSD350 is offline
Post Fiend
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 11,892
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Here is my take. I called them about trying to pinch a buck. They said that the difference between DIY and sending it in was negligible when you consider the warranty. Almost like getting the work for next to nothing with the guarantee and knowing it is done right. The biggie seems to be identifying an injector that is beyond repair in the first place.

Decided I was not going to do it myself if I went that route. Your mileage may vary.

EDIT: I forgot to mention I was calling about going to single shots.
 

Last edited by Tenn01PSD350; 11-12-2007 at 09:10 PM.
  #3  
Old 11-12-2007, 09:15 PM
bdrummonds's Avatar
bdrummonds
bdrummonds is offline
Post Fiend
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Millbrook Alabama
Posts: 5,584
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
The replacing of injectors is not really that complicated, there are a lot of steps to follow, but none that require a degree in diesel theory, or a special $200 tool.

the hardest part is making sure the new injectors are seated properly(read: don't mess up an o-ring) and repressurizing the oil gallery(read: need two sets of batts or a really good charger)

Look here for a good set of directions http://www.beansdieselperformance.co...torinstall.htm

a long standing rule of thumb, or myth, depending on your experience, is injectors have a 250,000 mile design life. As Mike said your mileage may vary...
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
skidmarks82
General Automotive Discussion
4
04-17-2013 11:59 PM
matt71
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
21
05-14-2008 02:08 PM
Suber
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
54
09-18-2007 02:13 PM
lazerf250
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
24
05-30-2007 03:10 PM



Quick Reply: Replace Injectors - DIY ?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:28 PM.