Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fuel Injector Life and Starter Contacts Image

[bry1216]

What is the expected Injector Life and how do you know when they fail?



Not that I suspect a problem.



Has anybody built a list of common failure items linked to common mileage?



As I just experienced the 97,000 mile starter contactor issue and replaced just in time.

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

I trust you cleaned up the plunger contact disc - on the GM solenoids I've worked on, you could remove that disc, and turn it upside down for a new unused surface...

 

[HBarlow]

The original injectors were removed at about 8k miles in favor of RV275s. They're still in it and working fine at 366k.

 

[twheat]

My rig has just under 170k and its starting to haze at idle when cold. If its around 30 degrees out and hasn't been plugged it will lope like a big block for a few seconds. Buddy who owns a diesel shop says its a sign of the injectors starting to get tired. Who knows, I wouldn't mind some bigger injectors though.

 

[bry1216]

I trust you cleaned up the plunger contact disc - on the GM solenoids I've worked on, you could remove that disc, and turn it upside down for a new unused surface...

I just replaced all 3 items for ~$33. 00, but still have the old parts. I will try to reverse the disc for a backup. Nice idea.