How to install a diesel fuel injector in an ISX engine?
How to install a diesel fuel injector in an ISX engine?
Master Diesel Mechanic Mike Schrems talked us through how to install diesel fuel injectors in your ISX engine. HHP has a large selection of injectorsif you’re looking for an ISX injector, check out our article on the products we offer. For an in-depth look at installing an ISX injector, take a look at our video.
What’s the best way to clean diesel injectors?
A few popular fuel additives that will keep your injectors clean are Stanadyne Performance Formula One Shot and Lucas Fuel Treatment. Both can be found at your local auto parts store or online.
How to install an injector in a Cummins Engine?
Next, get your injector and lube the o-rings with engine oil before you put the injector hold down in, so that the bolt hole where the injector hold down goes is free of oil or debris. This prevents it from achieving torque before it is actually tight. Carefully align the injector in the injector bore.
When to add fuel additive to fuel injector?
The fuel additive is designed to maintain the fuel injectors and keep them from building up residue that can clog them. You can drive the vehicle around or just let it idle for 10 minutes. For convenience, you can add the fuel injector cleaner while you’re at the gas pump and then fill the tank with diesel.
How do you install fuel injectors?
Install the new fuel injectors into the fuel pipe by twisting them into place so that the electrical connectors face away from the fuel pipe. Coat the injector bores in the cylinder head with light machine oil. Install the spacers and connect the fuel pipe to the cylinder heads.
How do I replace my fuel injectors?
How to Replace Fuel Injectors. The metal rod over the fuel injectors is the fuel rail. Use the socket and ratchet to remove the bolts and brackets holding the fuel rail in place. Depending on the model, some engines will need the fuel line disconnected from the fuel rail in order to move the rail.
How much to replace fuel injectors?
It’s typically cars with more than 100,000km that require fuel injector replacement, but an unexpected problem could require replacement sooner. On average, replacing one fuel injector will be approximately $300 to $500, depending on the make and model you drive.
When do fuel injectors need to be replaced?
When it comes to your car’s fuel injectors, replacement is something you shouldn’t have to worry about until well after 100,000 miles. Unless fuel that is seriously contaminated is used or the injector(s) suffer an electrical failure.
