Injectors, 8 years of inactivity

[terryjm1]

I bought a D1 with a bad engine that locked up 8 years ago. The truck only has 55,000 miles. I have a used 4.0 I plan to install but will use the intake and all the other electronics and fuel parts from the original 55k engine.

Do you think the injectors will be hopelessly clogged up after 8 years of inactivity.

Anything else likely to be useless after 8 years?

Regards,

Terry

 

[Toran]

In the past I have soaked them in Techron. Also I have used witchhunter.com for cleaning / repairing my injectors.
They will send you a data report on each injector etc.

 

[Swedjen2]

I would buy the new GEN3 Bosch injectors, unless you're on a budget.
Check or redo all the grounds. Mice tend to use stationary vehicles for homes, so check for munched wires.
They prefer the air intake to build nests.
Clean out the water drain holes from the roof vents, if any. All kinds of small annoying creatures like to live in those.
And brakes. And brake fluid.

 

[terryjm1]

Well, I am on a self imposed budget. I bought the D1 to do a TDI conversion but I have what I believe is a good 4.0 sitting in my garage from a parts vehicle. It was an unexpected bonus with the parts vehicle. I can swap it in over a weekend. I thought getting it drivable for a couple years with the 4.0 would be a good choice until I have more time to devote to the TDI conversion. If I can get away with the injectors I have, I’d like to as this is not a long term thing.

 

[fishEH]

You can bench test/clean injectors very easily with a 12 volt battery, a can of brake cleaner, and some tubing.
I did a comparison a few years ago. A stock D1 injector basically just dumps fuel.

Stock D1 injector.

Volvo injector.

Ford injector.

 

[terryjm1]

Wow, the stock D1 injector is terrible in comparison. However, it seems unlikely it would clog.

 

[terryjm1]

I would buy the new GEN3 Bosch injectors, unless you're on a budget.
Check or redo all the grounds. Mice tend to use stationary vehicles for homes, so check for munched wires.
They prefer the air intake to build nests.
Clean out the water drain holes from the roof vents, if any. All kinds of small annoying creatures like to live in those.
And brakes. And brake fluid.

Are these the injectors?

1989-1998, Land Rover 3.9L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L V-8, Lotus 2.2L Esprit, NEW

<p><strong><span>Performance upgrade Generation III Bosch fuel injectors - 4-hole fuel nozzle</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>List price includes one (1) fuel injector with o-rings - Purchase a complete matched set of 8</span></strong></p><p>Use for Land Rover V-8<br />Use for Secondary High...

www.fiveomotorsport.com

 

[fishEH]

Are these the injectors?

1989-1998, Land Rover 3.9L, 4.0L, 4.2L, 4.6L V-8, Lotus 2.2L Esprit, NEW

<p><strong><span>Performance upgrade Generation III Bosch fuel injectors - 4-hole fuel nozzle</span></strong></p><p><strong><span>List price includes one (1) fuel injector with o-rings - Purchase a complete matched set of 8</span></strong></p><p>Use for Land Rover V-8<br />Use for Secondary High...

www.fiveomotorsport.com

Those are pretty, but I thought you were on a budget? You can probably find a decent set of used Volvo or Ford 19# injectors for far less than $440.

 

[gimebakmybulits]

If I remember correctly these will work.

Lifetime Warranty- 0280155823 Fuel Injector Set 210cc Generation 3 | eBay

8 Fuel Injectors Per Order. Flow test injectors and gather data. Back-flush to remove any internal debris left behind (multi-step process). Disassemble and externally clean injectors.

www.ebay.com

 

[terryjm1]

Those are pretty, but I thought you were on a budget? You can probably find a decent set of used Volvo or Ford 19# injectors for far less than $440.

Yes, but Searching with the part number it brings up cheapy refurbs via eBay.

 

[terryjm1]

If I remember correctly these will work.

Lifetime Warranty- 0280155823 Fuel Injector Set 210cc Generation 3 | eBay

8 Fuel Injectors Per Order. Flow test injectors and gather data. Back-flush to remove any internal debris left behind (multi-step process). Disassemble and externally clean injectors.

www.ebay.com

Even cheaper than these...

 

[StangGT5]

I recently rebuilt an engine for one of my GEMs D1s using a spare 125K engine that ran when pulled. No idea how long the spare sat, but 2 of its 8 injectors were clogged, and installing them without pulling the upper manifold (everything was all in a buttoned up before I fired it and had a misfire) took a lot of prying. Nothing like building an engine to have it misfire on first start up and think you did something horribly wrong.

 

[terryjm1]

I recently rebuilt an engine for one of my GEMs D1s using a spare 125K engine that ran when pulled. No idea how long the spare sat, but 2 of its 8 injectors were clogged, and installing them without pulling the upper manifold (everything was all in a buttoned up before I fired it and had a misfire) took a lot of prying. Nothing like building an engine to have it misfire on first start up and think you did something horribly wrong.

In the interest of seeking the path of least resistance, I will put some lower cost new injectors in.

 

[Swedjen2]

let us know how it runs.

 

[robbyb20]

In the interest of seeking the path of least resistance, I will put some lower cost new injectors in.

Hows it running? I have some Bosch FOTE-D5A (EV1) Fuel injectors im gonna swap in. Curious how different ones from the OEM Lucas ones work.

 

[terryjm1]

Project has been delayed as I couldn’t say no to another D1. However, I found a super low mileage almost ready to go engine to use, came with that D1 as a spare. It should speed up the project when I get back to it. I will use the new injectors.

 

[Jimmy]

Taking a peek a prices these days (I switched injectors many years ago), you can get new Bosch 0280155746 Gen III injectors (which have the notches for the retaining clip) for under $100 shipped off ebay... less than $10 each with free shipping according to one auction.

It's a no-brainer.

 

[robbyb20]

Taking a peek a prices these days (I switched injectors many years ago), you can get new Bosch 0280155746 Gen III injectors (which have the notches for the retaining clip) for under $100 shipped off ebay... less than $10 each with free shipping according to one auction.

It's a no-brainer.

Oh Wow, youre not kidding. Ill order some. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[robbyb20]

Finally got around to replacing these yesterday while i was replacing the valve cover gaskets. havent fired her up yet but hoping there arent any issues.

 

[discostew]

I bought a D1 with a bad engine that locked up 8 years ago. The truck only has 55,000 miles. I have a used 4.0 I plan to install but will use the intake and all the other electronics and fuel parts from the original 55k engine.

Do you think the injectors will be hopelessly clogged up after 8 years of inactivity.

Anything else likely to be useless after 8 years?

Regards,

Terry

probably because of the 10% ethynol in the fuel. That stuff turns to varnish pretty quickly.