E83 X3 3.0d 2006 155,000mls total failure

[Lobster Pot]

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced
P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it

Did you recondition the injector or buy new?

I bought new it was £392.30 plus vat for testing all injectors and 1 new injector

[marti]

Yoiu can buy a remanufactured one for a lot less.

[rockwell]

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced
P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it

Probably a naive question but did they remove all six to test? Just wondered if there is a method of testing in situ.

I'm perfectly happy for all six to come out, but in a 2006 car I guess some or all will be brittle to say the least!

[Lobster Pot]

I had all 6 tested and just had the 1 faulty injector replaced
P Atkins in Mansfield tested mine but like I said the injector wasn’t the main problem and still wouldn’t run right after replacing it

Probably a naive question but did they remove all six to test? Just wondered if there is a method of testing in situ.

I'm perfectly happy for all six to come out, but in a 2006 car I guess some or all will be brittle to say the least!

Hi yeah I had all 6 removed by garage then sent to atkins to be tested

[marti]

The Injectors wont be brittle...theyre made like tanks

[rockwell]

Just a brief update on this. I've been away so the car was in my garage at home for some time.

Last week all six fuel injectors were removed, surprisingly they came out very easily considering they've been untouched since 2006. I followed Lobster Pot's advice and sent them for testing to the same company he used. 4 failed and 2 are fine. Replacement Bosch injectors will be fitted next week so will update.

[marti]

All will be good then

[rockwell]

All will be good then

Thanks Marti, glow plugs being replaced at the same time. just hope there are no further problems caused by the faulty injectors....possibly compression issues?

[marti]

I doubt it.....

[X5Sport]

Might be worth replacing the glowplug controller as well. It isn’t unknown for failed plugs to cause the unit to pack up shortly after the plugs have been replaced.

[rockwell]

What a transformation! four new injectors, a few gaskets here and there, new glow plugs and my X3 sounds like a very quiet petrol engine.
MPG has increased to around 38 - 42ish. Thanks to everyone for the help and advice. X5Sport - they also changed the glow plug controller.

[X5Sport]

Glad that you got there in the end. Enjoy more miles with smiles

[marti]

Happy days

[rockwell]

One small job I forgot is the third brake light above the rear window. It appears water may have got in and blown something. I had no idea its an MOT failure. I already have the light strip, just need someone to fit it.

[rockwell]

One small job I forgot is the third brake light above the rear window. It appears water may have got in and blown something. I had no idea its an MOT failure. I already have the light strip, just need someone to fit it.

I ordered a third brake light from Autodoc but sent it back as it was for a different model. Does anyone have a suggestion as to where I could pick up one of these? I've checked eBay but didn't like the look of one I saw for sale from a breakers yard.