Poorly injector

[Wookie_79]

Hi all,

My X5 e53 3.0d has poorly injector on cylinder 2. (At least i hope thats the case and not compression issues... it’s intermittent so there is a high chance that I’m right in my diagnosis.)

Anyways my question is:

Should i attempt cleaning it or just buy reconditioned? Cleaning seems pretty straight forward!

Hoping any of my fellow X5 enthusiast have more experience with this and could share it with me.

Also would you suggest to do anything else whilst at it?

Thanks,

L

[marti]

Change it, apart from cleaning the intake...nothing really more to do....get a new set of intake gaskets...

[Sandy5454]

I wouldnt try cleaning a modern diesel injector, do more harm than good. You could remove the injector and have it tested ( you will get a written report) and if necessary reconditioned. That would take a week or so at a diesel specialist (NOT BMW).
It may be easier to get a replacement reconditioned or new injector from a reputable suppler. A new/replacement injector may need to be coded to your car, more expense unless you have those skills.