2001 Injector problems

[Trey7.3]

Shop said #6 and #8 are bad. Do u just pull the old injector out and slide the new one in? as far as just unbolting and bolting it? Any help would be appreciated

[firefighter317]

There is a special tool that makes removing them much easier. Takes about 3 hours to do one side if its your first time. When you remove them, make sure all 3 o-rings and the copper washer are on the injector and did not fall down into chamber.

[Trey7.3]

Thanks, I got it. Slid the old ones out and put the new ones. Its still idling a lil rough. Will bring it to the shop one day. Or if it will make it through the hunting season like this i would be happy. Im scrapping this engine for a cummins

[firefighter317]

Cummins is a pretty good engine. Be sure and get a 24 valve, not the 12 valve.

[Zander's 5.8]

Originally Posted by firefighter317

Cummins is a pretty good engine. Be sure and get a 24 valve, not the 12 valve.

Why? 12V is p-pumped. More power potential.

[firefighter317]

I've just always had more luck out of the 24 valve. MY father in law has a 12 valve and previously owned a 24 valve and said he prefers the 24 valve also so i guess its just a matter of opinion lol

[Trey7.3]

24 valve's are good with a p-pump. Thats probably what ill be going with. Unless I can find a great deal on a common rail.

[firefighter317]

VP44s are pretty good pumps. Dont have that many problems out of them. Every now and then, you'll get a problem out of the overflow valve or the diaphragm but thats about it. Just keep a close eye on your fuel pressure. As soon as the filter gets clogged and pressure drops, your pump is very close after it. I suggest either install a fuel pressure gauge or fuel pressure warning light. Like I said, very good engines AS LONG as you take proper care of them.