Follow-up on "The Injector Killer" Vol. 16, Pt. 4, Ch. 3
05-04-2005, 04:49 PM
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Follow-up on "The Injector Killer" Vol. 16, Pt. 4, Ch. 3
**The technician found the vehicle's #4 fuel injector has failed and will have to be replaced. The vehicle is NOT safe to drive at this time, as there is a danger of the engine becoming hydraulically locked.
Bosch injectors 
edit: at least my title holds true
05-05-2005, 08:39 AM
#8
Originally Posted by antonthegrey
16 years old. #4 cylinder. Injector replaced 3 times.
Bosch injectors
edit: at least my title holds true
Bosch injectors edit: at least my title holds true
05-05-2005, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by antonthegrey
110 octane
9 miles in a 1/4 tank, that HAS to be a record
9 miles in a 1/4 tank, that HAS to be a record
05-05-2005, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
If you're using that high octance may be part of the reason why your injectors keep going bad, and it's not too good for the rest of the motor either.
a fluid is a fluid is a fluid. 110 octane will eff up injectors just as much as 89 octane will.
oh, and Jeff: Yeah, I know. That's why i took it to the shop.
05-05-2005, 10:29 AM
#12
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Mr.Gone said it was IACV 
But he also replaced injectors 4 and 6 at that time. Afterward you could hear a misfire in the exhaust, much worse than the one before.
05-05-2005, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by antonthegrey
but... you ride comfort mode O_o
a fluid is a fluid is a fluid. 110 octane will eff up injectors just as much as 89 octane will.
oh, and Jeff: Yeah, I know. That's why i took it to the shop.
a fluid is a fluid is a fluid. 110 octane will eff up injectors just as much as 89 octane will.
oh, and Jeff: Yeah, I know. That's why i took it to the shop.
Higher octance gas is less explosive, burns cooler, and has less 'cleansing' ability as purer, lower octane gasoline.
05-05-2005, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
The IACV did go bad
But he also replaced injectors 4 and 6 at that time. Afterward you could hear a misfire in the exhaust, much worse than the one before.
But he also replaced injectors 4 and 6 at that time. Afterward you could hear a misfire in the exhaust, much worse than the one before.
because when the codes were pulled, the screw wasn't put back. it was in Mode IV: on/off switch mode
05-05-2005, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by antonthegrey
touche, your "answer" to my idle problem as hardly the correct one. guess which IACV is on there now that the ecu is in the correct mode?
Guess would be the same one. Cant ask for pics because its at a shop
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05-05-2005, 11:57 AM
#22
Originally Posted by MrGone
I'm sorry, but what fixed the problem? at the time?
Guess would be the same one. Cant ask for pics because its at a shop
edit: im a
Guess would be the same one. Cant ask for pics because its at a shop
edit: im a
and the car is back in my hands
05-05-2005, 11:58 AM
#23
Originally Posted by antonthegrey
what fixed the problem? the farking injector
and the car is back in my hands
and the car is back in my hands
05-05-2005, 12:12 PM
#24
Originally Posted by MrGone
if the injector fixed the problem then explain this thread please
I think both of you need to take your Maximas and roll them off of a cliff, then go buy Hondas that won't break down.
05-05-2005, 12:13 PM
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How would they get them there? None of them work 
Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
pwned...
I think both of you need to take your Maximas and roll them off of a cliff, then go buy Hondas that won't break down.
I think both of you need to take your Maximas and roll them off of a cliff, then go buy Hondas that won't break down.
05-05-2005, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Red92MaxSE
pwned...
I think both of you need to take your Maximas and roll them off of a cliff, then go buy Hondas that won't break down.
I think both of you need to take your Maximas and roll them off of a cliff, then go buy Hondas that won't break down.
more reliable and boring too boot
05-05-2005, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
I'm sorry, but what fixed the problem? at the time?
Guess would be the same one. Cant ask for pics because its at a shop
edit:
Guess would be the same one. Cant ask for pics because its at a shop
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05-05-2005, 01:18 PM
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Are you saying you take your own car to a shop??
Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
With the kind of advice I see given on this site I don't blame anyone for taking their car to a shop at least when they do that the problem gets fixed quickly and probably ends up being cheaper instead of blowing hundreds of dollars on new knock sensors, injectors and various other shot-in-the-dark fixes that are encouraged by the 'mechanics' on here.
05-05-2005, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Are you saying you take your own car to a shop??
Of course I have.. I do what I can to fix it, but if I can't then I'll get a pro to do it for me.
05-05-2005, 01:30 PM
#32
Once. And after the screwed up and I had to redo what they did, never again. And I've done ALOT.
Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
Are you saying you've never taken you car to a shop ??
Of course I have.. I do what I can to fix it, but if I can't then I'll get a pro to do it for me.
Of course I have.. I do what I can to fix it, but if I can't then I'll get a pro to do it for me.
05-05-2005, 02:12 PM
#33
Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
With the kind of advice I see given on this site I don't blame anyone for taking their car to a shop at least when they do that the problem gets fixed quickly and probably ends up being cheaper instead of blowing hundreds of dollars on new knock sensors, injectors and various other shot-in-the-dark fixes that are encouraged by the 'mechanics' on here.
Besides, there are more than a hand full of people who have told me Nissan/other mechanics have told them their engine was blown/rod knock/whatever when it was simply VTC noise.
The only time my car has ever been to a shop was to an allignment shop, and the only thing I have not touched or replaced on my car is body parts and anything below the cams, above the oil pan. That does not count the number of engine swaps I have done and helped with, along with the spare motor I have.
Jeff has done even more than I have.
05-05-2005, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
I'm sorry that you expect all of us here to know exactly what people are talking about when they give us **** for descriptions.
Besides, there are more than a hand full of people who have told me Nissan/other mechanics have told them their engine was blown/rod knock/whatever when it was simply VTC noise.
The only time my car has ever been to a shop was to an allignment shop, and the only thing I have not touched or replaced on my car is body parts and anything below the cams, above the oil pan. That does not count the number of engine swaps I have done and helped with, along with the spare motor I have.
Jeff has done even more than I have.
Besides, there are more than a hand full of people who have told me Nissan/other mechanics have told them their engine was blown/rod knock/whatever when it was simply VTC noise.
The only time my car has ever been to a shop was to an allignment shop, and the only thing I have not touched or replaced on my car is body parts and anything below the cams, above the oil pan. That does not count the number of engine swaps I have done and helped with, along with the spare motor I have.
Jeff has done even more than I have.
Funny what you say about the VTC ticking being misdiagnosed.. because I ended up actually getting my car from a dealer for the sole reason that the VTC ticked.. let me explain... (this is first time ever from dealer, I always buy private).. the dealer's OWN mechanics told the salesmen that the car had SERIOUS timing chain/cam or worse issues causing that noise. I took the car for a test drive, sneaked in the ground fix, and sure enough it stopped the noise immediately. Of course when I got back I informed the dealer that their mechanics were indeed correct and my own independant mechanic had quoted me a HUGE repair bill !!!.. so I got the car dirt cheap. Ok Jeff92SE maybe your right I have done something dishonest.. once.. and I kinda felt bad.. but hey it was a car stealership and I'm sure they still turned a profit or they wouldn't have sold it.
05-05-2005, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Once. And after the screwed up and I had to redo what they did, never again. And I've done ALOT.
05-05-2005, 02:30 PM
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It's bad when you assume Dave. I told the NISSAN tech (which are supposed to be professionals right?? 
), to fix SPECIFICALLY my VTC assemblies. They did not do it correctly.
What kind of rookie just says "fix my car?" anyway?
), to fix SPECIFICALLY my VTC assemblies. They did not do it correctly. What kind of rookie just says "fix my car?" anyway?
Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
Yeah I would never go to a mechanic and say 'fix my car'. If I do have to go it will always be for something that I know 90% the problem but just don't have the tools or knowledge to repair.
05-05-2005, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
It's bad when you assume Dave. I told the NISSAN tech (which are supposed to be professionals right?? ), to fix SPECIFICALLY my VTC assemblies. They did not do it correctly.
What kind of rookie just says "fix my car?" anyway?
), to fix SPECIFICALLY my VTC assemblies. They did not do it correctly. What kind of rookie just says "fix my car?" anyway?
05-05-2005, 05:07 PM
#39
Originally Posted by 92SE_Dave
Funny what you say about the VTC ticking being misdiagnosed.. because I ended up actually getting my car from a dealer for the sole reason that the VTC ticked.. let me explain... (this is first time ever from dealer, I always buy private).. the dealer's OWN mechanics told the salesmen that the car had SERIOUS timing chain/cam or worse issues causing that noise. I took the car for a test drive, sneaked in the ground fix, and sure enough it stopped the noise immediately. Of course when I got back I informed the dealer that their mechanics were indeed correct and my own independant mechanic had quoted me a HUGE repair bill !!!.. so I got the car dirt cheap. Ok Jeff92SE maybe your right I have done something dishonest.. once.. and I kinda felt bad.. but hey it was a car stealership and I'm sure they still turned a profit or they wouldn't have sold it.
Some **** hat threw away my spare engine for it though
05-06-2005, 10:30 AM
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Wanna buy mine?
Originally Posted by MrGone
Yeap, pretty sure I got the same deal with my black one, I just haven't messed with it yet (will after the white car is gone).
Some **** hat threw away my spare engine for it though
Some **** hat threw away my spare engine for it though