Member Since: 11 May 2006
Location: Off again! :-)
Posts: 72778
Advice I was given was injector cleaner won't repair worn injectors.
15th Aug 2017 4:55 pm
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
I was toying with the advise i was given today that was to get them repaired rather than replace them with 2nd hand units from a car that was being broken for parts,
Does anyone know what the costs would be to get them repaired and how many hours its booked at for changing all 6 injectors ?
16th Aug 2017 2:32 am
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
I'd like to ask DiscoMikey, on a scale of 1-10 how tricky would you say this job was ? what bits would you replace for new whilst doing this job ? clips etc ?
17th Aug 2017 2:35 am
highlands
Member Since: 11 Jan 2010
Location: NW Highlands
Posts: 5095
I'm looking at taking out injectors for a clean-up.
On a TDCi engine I took the injector electrical connectors off, undid the retaining bolts a couple of turns and turned the engine over on the starter for a second or two.
The cylinder pressure shifted the injectors sufficiently to easily lift them out without any undue effort.
Any reason I shouldn't do the same with the D3?Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
Grey 05 TDV6 HSE Auto (Gone)
54 TDV6 SE Man (killed by me )
13th Jan 2018 12:26 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
Interesting method.
I guess you need to be careful with the metal fuel pipes? Either strain them or have fuel everywhere?
Not sure its required on the TDV6 though.
Once all connections are off, I just found you needed to twist and pull.
The tricky part is not loosing the leak off clip
13th Jan 2018 12:31 pm
highlands
Member Since: 11 Jan 2010
Location: NW Highlands
Posts: 5095
Only needed a mil or 2 movement to free them and the TDCi easily had enough flex even with the metal pipes. Haven't looked at the TDV6 layout yet though. Also, once the very first movement occurs the pressure from the cylinder is lost so it probably won't induce that much stress on the pipes.
Be interesting to hear thoughts/experiences though.Black 05 TDV6 HSE Auto
Grey 05 TDV6 HSE Auto (Gone)
54 TDV6 SE Man (killed by me )
13th Jan 2018 1:44 pm
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20727
Only ever had 1 injector it come out, though the copper seal had been leaking...
I tried cranking the engine with longer bolts to stop it coming out. Didn’t work
Tried running the engine. Didn’t work
Tried to rev it gently. Didn’t work
Revved it harder. Still didn’t work
Put it in gear, half on brakes and gently increased engine speed. Nothing
Ran out of time, didn’t have a chance to get it out. Not bad though, 1 and only injector from several hundred My D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 23 Nov 2017
Location: Stevenage
Posts: 990
Disco_Mikey wrote:
Huge difference
Went from being VERY lumpy on 1st start up of the day, and these readings:
To idling away beautifully, even with only 3 glow plugs working (robbed the fuse for something else) and these readings
After idling for 10 mins or so, it still idles much, much better than before, but with injector comps of:
The engine management does take around 30 miles or so to adapt, so will run them for a bit and see if it improves
What dial tool are you using to get these on your phone
14th Jan 2018 4:47 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
looks like an IID £400
on an iPad
14th Jan 2018 5:43 pm
leprechaun
Member Since: 30 Mar 2015
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 158
Been attempting to remove, or even get close to removing injector 3 (or middle of bank A whatever no that is) but I can’t seem to get the injector loom out of the way enough to get in to do them. I’ve disconnected the fuel lines and coolant hose but the fuel lines are so rigid that they don’t want to shift much (and I don’t want to force them). Is there a knack to this?
Might give it one more shot then give in and take it in.
6th Apr 2018 11:24 am
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10361
the loom should pull off them. and then move out the way.
need to unplug all 3
I think you loosen the ridged fuel line at both ends.
6th Apr 2018 6:10 pm
leprechaun
Member Since: 30 Mar 2015
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 158
Gave it another try today and fettled it (woohoo!!) just got one on the other side to do now😫😫
23rd Jun 2018 4:27 pm
leprechaun
Member Since: 30 Mar 2015
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 158
Any clues as to how to remove this plastic harness cover from the bulkhead so I can get to the back injector?
Sorted it
Last edited by leprechaun on 25th Jun 2018 5:01 pm. Edited 1 time in total
23rd Jun 2018 6:17 pm
urhunden
Member Since: 15 Jan 2010
Location: Stockholm
Posts: 773
Hi getting a "new" engine in my D4 MY2011. The engine new used engine is said to be a MY2015.
Is it advisable to move the injectors over from the seized engine?
Are the injectors coded?
Or should I just use the new engine as it is?
Maybe there are other thing to move over?
Advice please.
24th Jun 2018 3:40 am
wantmedic
Member Since: 06 Jun 2013
Location: Brighton
Posts: 22
I’d be tempted to leave it as it comes, great believer in not changing it if it’s not broken.2 D3 ‘s’ ambulance conversions and 2 D3 ‘SE’ for home (His and Hers)
110 for the nasty stuff (Now Retired)
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
