Injector life span

**sevenmalards** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:28 AM

When do these need to be rebuilt? I've got 290,000+ on my motor and will be pulling the injectors to install new o-rings. Thinking while I have them out maybe I should rebuild them too. What are the thoughts on that?
Thanks.

**SCUFFY828** · #2 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:33 AM

may make a difference in my thinking , whats the reasons for replacing o-rings, there s not a certain mileage injectors have to be rebuilt , depends on if your having issues

**sevenmalards** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SCUFFY828

may make a difference in my thinking , whats the reasons for replacing o-rings, there s not a certain mileage injectors have to be rebuilt , depends on if your having issues

Starting to blow white smoke, not all the time but enough. I think it's either the injector o-rings or turbo seal. I was going to do both. Thoughts?

**SCUFFY828** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:41 AM

i dont see your issue being injector o-rings , when does this white smoke happen the most

**sevenmalards** · #5 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SCUFFY828

i dont see your issue being injector o-rings , when does this white smoke happen the most

Mainly when it is sitting at idle for a few minutes, then on acceleration it blows a bit of white smoke. I've been noticing it smoking just sitting at idle also. Seems after I drive it for a few miles it will go away, then if it sits and idles for a bit it comes back.

**SCUFFY828** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-26-2012, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by sevenmalards

Mainly when it is sitting at idle for a few minutes, then on acceleration it blows a bit of white smoke. I've been noticing it smoking just sitting at idle also. Seems after I drive it for a few miles it will go away, then if it sits and idles for a bit it comes back.

sounds more turbo related to me , believe thats where id start