Injector Removal – A real pain in the cylinder head…….

When it comes to common rail fuel injector removal, it is true to say that performing such a job can be a real nightmare and if the injector is not pulled perfectly straight out of the cylinder head, then any deviation can cause the injector to lock into head which can then lead to broken off injector tips……Big trouble!

The NEW 18580000 - Hydraulic injector puller kit is designed to apply 10 Tonnes of vertical pulling force, to help in the removal of seized fuel injectors on modern diesel engines; this kit is compact, so very useful where there is not enough clearance above the injectors for traditional slide hammer pullers to operate.

Inject......arrghhh! - Desperate DIY'ers Attempts

We had to share the above image with you to show you what measures certain people have gone to  remove a stubborn injector using washers, nails, screws, bolts....you name it! Anyone care to own up to the above contraptions?!! 

Please CLICK HERE to watch a video of the hydraulic injector puller kit in action

To make common rail injectors last longer (often more than double their standard life) before failing, we recommend using a high quality diesel additive and if you are struggling to find a good one… give United Diesel a call on +44(0) 1939 291155, or visit their website: www.uniteddiesel.co.uk

An Industry Tip from Professor Rob – Diesel Common Rail Woes

In the past I have been witness to a number of poor running vehicles that have been mis-diagnosed and the customer has had to fork out for expensive replacement parts like fuel pumps and injectors when there is nothing wrong with them and then their car STILL runs badly! Arrghhhhh! 

To avoid any unnecessary costs, look out for a common issue relating to this problem and that is the fuel cooler……..The fuel cooler can be mounted under the car near the jacking points and is in a position where it can get easily crushed, creating a host of woes for the diesel engine, as the damaged cooler blocks returning fuel to the tank, causing back pressure problems. So if you are ever in doubt, it is always a good idea to check the fuel pressures manually.