Fuel Injectors - $1,600!!!!
#1
Fuel Injectors - $1,600!!!!
My nightmare continues. As some of you might remember, I started to replace my thermostat at the end of March but ended up taking the car to a local mechanic to finish the job. After getting the thermostat, thermostat tower, crossover pipe and a few other parts replaced, the mechanic told me I needed fuel injector O-rings, manifold gaskets, heater hoses, and the long breather hose assembly -- he was going to order the parts from the local Jaguar dealer for $900, but I got them all from Wesh Ent. for $244. This all happened the day before my month-long vacation was to start, so I took the car home and parked it in my garage for a month. Today I took it, and my box of parts, to the mechanic.
Now he tells me that the part he needs is the seal/o-ring or whatever it's called that is between the manifold and the injector -- bad news -- that part is not available so I need 8 new fuel injectors at $200 a piece!
I'm pissed. I'll get over it, but for now I'm not happy. I'm at the point of blaming my mechanic but don't know what to do. I need to get my car back.
Are there any alternatives? Used parts, remanufactured parts, or what?
I really don't want to spend $1,600 fixing something that should've been left alone.
Now he tells me that the part he needs is the seal/o-ring or whatever it's called that is between the manifold and the injector -- bad news -- that part is not available so I need 8 new fuel injectors at $200 a piece!
I'm pissed. I'll get over it, but for now I'm not happy. I'm at the point of blaming my mechanic but don't know what to do. I need to get my car back.
Are there any alternatives? Used parts, remanufactured parts, or what?
I really don't want to spend $1,600 fixing something that should've been left alone.
#2
I feel your pain! I understand a cleaning service has helped many I hope this one can help you. Let me know how you make out.
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#5
Look on PArtsgeek.com
fuel injector O ring kit $3.75 for 4
604-05093802
Both O rings $16.25 a set
W0133-1900984
or call Chris
JAGUAR, LINCOLN items in CHRISTOPHER'S FOREIGN CAR PARTS store on eBay!
he might have a set at a reasonable price
fuel injector O ring kit $3.75 for 4
604-05093802
Both O rings $16.25 a set
W0133-1900984
or call Chris
JAGUAR, LINCOLN items in CHRISTOPHER'S FOREIGN CAR PARTS store on eBay!
he might have a set at a reasonable price
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#7
Is it called a fuel injector holder?
There is this too...
1998-2003 Jaguar XJR Fuel Injector O-Ring Eurospare
Here is some good pictures....
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-70199/
There is this too...
1998-2003 Jaguar XJR Fuel Injector O-Ring Eurospare
Here is some good pictures....
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-70199/
Last edited by XJR Prototype; 05-02-2013 at 08:26 PM.
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#8
Please get a photo. I looked at the injectors on the parts catalog and there is only the upper and lower orings for the injectors. The ends of the rails have orings for the crossover pipe.
#9
My nightmare continues. As some of you might remember, I started to replace my thermostat at the end of March but ended up taking the car to a local mechanic to finish the job. After getting the thermostat, thermostat tower, crossover pipe and a few other parts replaced, the mechanic told me I needed fuel injector O-rings, manifold gaskets, heater hoses, and the long breather hose assembly -- he was going to order the parts from the local Jaguar dealer for $900, but I got them all from Wesh Ent. for $244. This all happened the day before my month-long vacation was to start, so I took the car home and parked it in my garage for a month. Today I took it, and my box of parts, to the mechanic.
Now he tells me that the part he needs is the seal/o-ring or whatever it's called that is between the manifold and the injector -- bad news -- that part is not available so I need 8 new fuel injectors at $200 a piece!
I'm pissed. I'll get over it, but for now I'm not happy. I'm at the point of blaming my mechanic but don't know what to do. I need to get my car back.
Are there any alternatives? Used parts, remanufactured parts, or what?
I really don't want to spend $1,600 fixing something that should've been left alone.
Now he tells me that the part he needs is the seal/o-ring or whatever it's called that is between the manifold and the injector -- bad news -- that part is not available so I need 8 new fuel injectors at $200 a piece!
I'm pissed. I'll get over it, but for now I'm not happy. I'm at the point of blaming my mechanic but don't know what to do. I need to get my car back.
Are there any alternatives? Used parts, remanufactured parts, or what?
I really don't want to spend $1,600 fixing something that should've been left alone.
You are welcome to try it, and if for any reason it does not work for you, send it back for no charge. These are for the XJR, I see you have the XJ8....this could be a problem.
Waterdragon
Last edited by WaterDragon; 05-02-2013 at 10:49 PM. Reason: noticed my rail is for xjr, his is xj8
#10
Old Mike
Look at this other thread on fuel injector clean/repair (post# 1):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-70199/
Mentions and gives weblink to a company in Texas that cleans/repairs these fuel injectors at $18 per injector.
There is also a fuel injector repair kit (set of 8 for $32.97) on ebay that seems to fit 1999-2002 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L. It also should fit your 2003 XJ8, but says it does not - probably in error.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V8-4-0L-Jagu...item3f141fb181
Jim Lombardi
Look at this other thread on fuel injector clean/repair (post# 1):
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-photos-70199/
Mentions and gives weblink to a company in Texas that cleans/repairs these fuel injectors at $18 per injector.
There is also a fuel injector repair kit (set of 8 for $32.97) on ebay that seems to fit 1999-2002 Jaguar XJ8 4.0L. It also should fit your 2003 XJ8, but says it does not - probably in error.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/V8-4-0L-Jagu...item3f141fb181
Jim Lombardi
Last edited by jimlombardi; 05-02-2013 at 10:46 PM.
#11
Thanks Jim.
If you click on the ebay link in Jim's post, the part I need is the "seal" that is pictured to the left in the photo. I truly don't understand why, but that's what I need right now. I'm pretty sure the injectors are okay, unless one or more broke when the mechanic took them out!
I might just have to order that kit (which includes stuff I don't need) or I'll have to get new or remanufactured injectors.
Here's one link for the reman. injectors that I keep running into -- I can't tell if the seal is part of the item or not. If it is, it might be better to get these at about the same price as the "kit" mentioned above.
Jaguar Fuel Injector - Low Price Guarantee
If you click on the ebay link in Jim's post, the part I need is the "seal" that is pictured to the left in the photo. I truly don't understand why, but that's what I need right now. I'm pretty sure the injectors are okay, unless one or more broke when the mechanic took them out!
I might just have to order that kit (which includes stuff I don't need) or I'll have to get new or remanufactured injectors.
Here's one link for the reman. injectors that I keep running into -- I can't tell if the seal is part of the item or not. If it is, it might be better to get these at about the same price as the "kit" mentioned above.
Jaguar Fuel Injector - Low Price Guarantee
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#15
I think I'm with JaguarJon here. I'm not sure the guy you are using knows what he's doing. I don't see the progression and deepening expense as you've laid out. What exactly is the problem he's chasing after replacing the thermostat???
You need a better diagnostician.
My two cents...........
You need a better diagnostician.
My two cents...........
#16
The photo I was referring to above is this one - the part labeled "seal" is the one (8) I need.
Yes, we're chasing a vacuum leak. This all started out with me trying to replace my t-stat, etc. and causing more damage!
I ordered the kit for $33 and will see if the seals work. If not, all that is lost is some time and $33.
Yes, we're chasing a vacuum leak. This all started out with me trying to replace my t-stat, etc. and causing more damage!
I ordered the kit for $33 and will see if the seals work. If not, all that is lost is some time and $33.
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