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Is an injector the same as a glow plug?

Is an injector the same as a glow plug?

The ones in the top with the braided lines on are the injectors. The glow plugs are angled and will be pointing directly at you as you stand facing the engine.

How does an injection pump in a diesel engine work?

Diesel engines work by compressing only the air to increase the temperature to such a high degree that atomised diesel fuel injected into the combustion chamber ignites spontaneously. This contrasts with spark-ignition engines such as a petrol engine which uses a spark plug to ignite an air-fuel mixture.

Where do you get Bosch OE injectors from?

You can be confident when you install Bosch Genuine OE injectors you are receiving a quality diesel injector. Bosch’s Remanufactured Diesel Injectors are produced at the same Bosch facility as the new diesel injectors.

What kind of tool do I need to remove glow plugs?

Engine specific tool kits and universal tool kits are stocked for removing broken Glow Plugs and glow plug Tips. These range from 8x1mm 9x1mm 10x1mm 10×1.25mm to cover Alpha Romeo, Fiat, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault & SsangYong applications. Helicoil kits are also stocked for repairing damaged threads.

What are the symptoms of a diesel injector failure?

It is unusual for a simple mechanical injector to fail completely and suddenly. The symptoms include smoking from the engine exhaust – usually grey smoke indicating unburnt fuel – this will smell strongly and be rather unpleasant to inhale, making the eyes smart, often more noticeable when the engine is cold.

You can be confident when you install Bosch Genuine OE injectors you are receiving a quality diesel injector. Bosch’s Remanufactured Diesel Injectors are produced at the same Bosch facility as the new diesel injectors.

Which is the leading supplier of diesel fuel injection?

Bosch is the world’s leading supplier of diesel fuel injection systems and is standard equipment on many diesel engines today. Bosch genuine OE injectors provide superior performance and durability and are manufactured to original equipment specifications.

Are there Bosch high pressure pumps for diesel cars?

Bosch Remanufactured High Pressure Pumps are cost-effective and meet the same high standards and safeguards as brand new High Pressure Pumps. Bosch High Pressure Pumps come standard on the majority of diesel vehicles, providing superior performance and durability.

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Ruth Doyle