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Old 12-10-2008, 09:03 AM
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I'm dittoing what MTUpower is saying...
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I am having some injector trouble on my '81 300D(non-turbo) and I am trying to decide whether I should buy new injectors or used injectors that have been pop tested.
Personal preference.
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If an injector pop tests within the acceptable range, does this mean the nozzle is good?
Not always.
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Can an injector have a good pop test with a bad nozzle?
Yes it can.

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Will a good pop test ensure proper spray pattern?
No, pop test refers to the minimum pressure the nozzle first opens.

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If I buy the used injectors that have been pop tested I may replace the nozzles as well.

Anybody have any advice/ideas to offer?
If you decide to do it yourself, you MUST be absolutely as clean as possible -- along the lines of operating room or NASA clean room.
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