[Vwdiesel] TDI Injector Life...

[brian gochnauer]

I found new PD injectors for $70 each,  if I buy a 1,000 of them. lol
anybody go half :)
http://www.allworldautomotive.com/auto_parts_for_sale_volkswagen_engine_parts_misc_ots7249.html



On 8/13/08, brian gochnauer <brian at gochnauer.net> wrote:
>
> Note; that's for '03 and earlier engines. I have an '04 Jetta *Pumpe Duse
> Injector ('04+) *
>
> http://www.kermatdi.com/servlet/-strse-Pumpe-Duse-Injectors%28%2704-pls-%29/Categories
> shows each injector is $350.00   OUCH!   Looking to rebuilding
> them... maybe.?
>
>
>  On 8/13/08, Gary Bangs <gbangs at cfl.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> Replace or have rebuild... it doesn't matter as the wear parts are
>> replaced with new anyway, then bench tested to factory spec.
>>
>> You can probably even get by just replacing the nozzles yourself without
>> pop testing. It is really easy to do.
>>
>> There are a write or two at TDIClub and/or Kerma detailing how to do this.
>>
>> -Gary
>>
>>
>> Gerry Wolfe wrote:
>> > Saw an earlier post about injector life on TDI's... 50 - 100K was time
>> to overhaul or replace?
>> >
>> > Bought a '97 A3 TDI over the winter, now has about 240K km on in, came
>> with complete service / maintenance records.  Injectors are original, have
>> never been serviced or overhauled.
>> > I'm currently getting low-50 mpg (Imp gallons) with city/hiway driving,
>> got a best of 63mpg on full hiway driving.
>> >
>> > What really impressed me: climbed the Malahat hiway on Vancouver Island
>> with 4 passengers and too much luggage -- set the cruise control at the
>> speed limit (80kph) in 5th gear and the engine didn't even seem to work at
>> it... passed a bunch of other cars in the process.  Previously, I had to
>> downshift to 4th gear, run full throttle and put out a smokescreen with my
>> '91 TD.
>> >
>> >
>> > GerryWolfe at Shaw.ca
>> > www.members.shaw.ca/GerryWolfe/
>> >
>> > 90% of being smart is knowing what you're dumb at.
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