Thread: Pre GA (1990) EFI fuel rail leak...rebuild or replace...

So far, I have found some interesting information: The same sort of Bosch injector - 0280150 105/121/123/127 & 128 used in the 4CU system is a 'tailed' injector, and was also used in Triumphs (Possibly Jag's), Alfa's and Fiat's of the period 87- 89. There is a listing on ebay that should be able to rebuild them @$24 ea, has anyone in SEQ been able to get a better deal...

Originally Posted by langy

So far, should be able to rebuild them @$24 ea

Sounds like you've got a good deal @ 24 a pop already .....

Mike

Question - Can the crimp fitting be (Gently) removed with a dremel, and fresh EFI fuel line replaced along with the same clips that attach to the fuel rail

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Has anyone had those sort of injectors repaired ( Re-conditioned?)

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Would a fuel rail/injectors/regulator from a later vehicle be a better idea?[/QUOTE]

On my brother's RR '89 I did not need to remove the crimp, its just a collar. When I replaced all of the hoses with premium silicone injection hose it got clamps fitted both ends. By the way, I used a set of Rover SD1 injectors a friend had kept for spares, because my brothers' refused to run after 2 years on LPG without petrol. His fuel pump had failed and he was too lazy to fix it until he planned a trip across the continent.

Langy, AFAIR, good LPG installers allowed the fuel pump to run with the injectors turned off to ensure that none of the EFI bits failed as a result of no fuel movement.

We've had four conversions done by LPG1 in this way, and we have never had a problem such as you have outlined.

I agree with previous posts suggesting the replacement of the pressure hose from rail to injector is simply executed, but I'd examine a bit more closely the reason for the pump damage you have described.

Best wishes for the New Year.

HTH

Pete

Outstanding advice gentlemen.....now that I know I can replace the 'tail' on the injector without fuss, I might treat the rangie to a new fuel pump instead. With a new (quiet) pump, it should behave itself, and I can return the wiring back to what it was.

Of course, you'll head down the VN/VP Commodore pump route, won't you?

Pete

Langy,

Yes this is a common issue with Jag V12's, caused a few engine fires too

Easily repaired by the aforementioned methods/ links.

JC