Tdi Injectors

[Ace]

Hi guys my disco has hit the 200000km mark. I have been told this is about the time that the injectors need replacing. Is this true? At the moment it is running well, and with a mixture of short trips and longer trips say 50km or so i am returning 10.5-11L/100km. Its first big run will come in the next school holidays when we will do a tour of the riverina and clock up about 2000km in a week or so. I regularly put the wynns injector cleaner through it (at $12 a bottle i do it as often as i can) and have only just run out of the chem tech diesel additive.

I was looking on the British 4wd Website and their listing for Injectors is $244, i assume this is each. Is this a fair price? Matt

[landrovermick]

200000 km = timing belt and intercooler clean - as well as possible radiator flush and new coolant

as far as dielsel cleaner goes try cleen power


Mick

[BigT]

Hi Ace
i replaced injectors in my 300 a few months ago mine had 240k on it .
i got them from MJK Discovery at Bellingen for $760 set of 4.
didn't see much improvement after new ones installed, my fuel economy was on par to yours.

[p38arover]

What is Murray Kingman's business phone number. I can't find MJK Discovery in the White Pages. I wanted to pass his number on to someone else.

Ron

[BigT]

Murray Kingman MJK Discovery Ph : 02 6655 2443

[langy]

Howdy Ace - I'm about 80k in front of you, and I get the same fuel figures you get. Previous threads have discussed this - Generally anybody in Australia is going to charge around the $200 mark (ea), and if you order from the UK, about $100 (ea - including post, no VAT). The best price in the UK is
http://www.paddockspares.com/sp/abspage/6/category/DISCOVERY_1/searchbox2/2)_300TDI/subcategory/Engine_Parts.html

34 UKPd / $81 AUD each - no VAT applicable, postage unknown.

They come up on ebay (worldwide - just put in landrover injector) but the bidding is fierce, and you end up paying close to retail anyway.

I am curious that Big T didn't see any improvement with his new injectors - I guess we'll just have to continue with injector cleaner. I use wynns too each odd tank - I tried Moreys, wasn't impressed.

For the others - I know I keep saying I'll buy some and report about it - but other bills keep raising their ugly heads.SSDD

C ya
Langy

[Ace]

Hi guys, no worries. I am going to have to wait a while then.

The timing belt has been done recently and i have just done the radiator flush. Is the intercooler flush a big task? Does it need to be removed? Matt

[Pedro_The_Swift]

Hi Ace,,
from the replies I think you'd be better off keeping the $800 in your pocket and have a nice holiday,,
I'm sure your economy vigilance will let you know when its time to change.

They dont just stop working do they?
therefore are unlikely to stop you.

I understand your wanting a trouble free holiday---;)

nothing worse than the part you decided not to replace breaking:rolleyes:

[camel_landy]

I'm with Pedro.... Stick with the ones you've got until they're knackered.

If anything, just carry a couple as spares... Just in case.

M

[DiscoTDI]

Ill agree with Pedro aswell Ace, mine had 280k on it when I traded it in and it was still running sweet. Just keep an eye on the mirror and see how much you are sooting;)

[rick130]

mate, prior to diesel ownership, the word was "injectors every 60-100,000km", yet the Patrol has just passed 200,000km, and the 'fender is on 187,000km and both are running better than ever, (and we've had the Patrol since new).
Both have had regular doses of Redline 85 Plus or RL2 (my preference) cleaner/lubricant, or if I'm out, a small squirt of Castrol TTS (synthetic 2 stroke lube) just for the pump.

I'm sure the break pressures would now be down on what they were originally, but both sets must be atomising the fuel ok going by how they are running.

[Ace]

Thanks guys, i was thinking of doing that, when it starts pooring out black smoke and uses as much fuel as a V8 i will change them then. :) Matt

[Graz]

My 200 TDI has clicked over 302,000 k's still on the origional injectors and runs as smooth as ever and only just visible smoke trial under heavy pulling.
Seems to be using a little more fuel than it used to though. Last time I tested it I got 34 MPG traveling approx 95-100 kph with a slight tail wind. ( light load, no trailer or roof rack) Most of the time under 30 MPG.
I tried Mooreys for a while which did not make any difference. All it did was block the tank fuel canister inlet valve which caused fuel starvation below approx quarter tank.

As someone suggested on this thread I will get a couple spare injectors to carry just in.

Cheers

[Ace]

As someone suggested on this thread I will get a couple spare injectors to carry just in.

Cheers

I think that will be my game plan when i get the cash. matt