santalars Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I have a bad injector, which means that the engine is partly runing on three cylinders only. I will have to drive approximately 500 miles before I can fix it. Is there a risk to cause severe damage to the engine or will it be ok? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 why risk it? theres plenty of lads over here that would see you right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Depends what engine you have got and what the injector problem is. If it is a Tdi engine and the injector is hosing in great gobs of fuel then chances are you will melt a hole in the piston some way before you get around to fixing it so it will be rather expensive not to. Changing an injector is not a major job if it is a Tdi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 Thanks lads, The problem is that I have ordered them but it'll be Thursday until they arrive here. In the meantime I will have to travel for business. I don't know where to get an injector in Dublin short term and for less than €200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 who the feck quoted you that amount for 1 injector? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 That was a Landrover Dealer in Dublin, who, by the way, refuses to do any repairs on any Defenders which have not been bought there. I don't bother anyway buying anything there. I will get a rental car for the business trips before I burn the cylinder. The second trip is on Friday, so I will be able to replace the injectors Thursday evening. (Hopefully) Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatback90 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 pm me your details mate and i'll put you in contact with a few lads your side to help sort any issues you may have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 I've got three(!) good 300Tdi injectors in my garage and I'm in Dublin next Monday. You're welcome to borrow one until you source one at a sensible price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 don't drive with a faulty one I ended up with a melted piston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 Flatback and Turbo, Thank you both very much for your offer!! Great forum. I have already ordered at Paddocks and they should be here for Thursday. I'll take a rental car for the trip tomorrow. Very good to know that there are mates out there who one can rely on if in trouble! White, How far did you get befor you melted your piston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Well it had been leaking fuel for an unknown period. then a trip on the Motorway saw a seized engine with number4 piston melted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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