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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 01:57 PM
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has anyone had problems with BDD injectors not lasting? I have a 2000 3/4 ton with a hotrod VP, Fass 95 gph lift pump, BD tuner, etc. I've had a set of 100hp BDD injectors in for only 2 yrs. after one yr almost to the day my truck started smoking wicked. turned out to be a cracked nozzle. I replaced the one nozzle and had the whole set cleaned and tested. Now one yr later I have the same problem again! I'm just wondering if I am only supposed to expect only a years worth of use out of aftermarket nozzles or if this brand is crap! Seems funny that the stock ones lasted 12 yrs!
In case you're wondering, I don't race or beat on my truck. I do tow and plow snow.
Any help or recommendations would be appreciated.
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 07:55 AM
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No input on this one huh?
It seems to me that there are only a couple of companies that actually make the nozzles, and everyone else just rebuilds injectors using the same nozzles.
The place that I bought the injectors said I probably had water in my fuel. I do have a water separator but I guess it's still possible.
Can anyone explain how water can damage the nozzles? Seems like the fuel could be pressurized much higher than water, no?
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 08:09 AM
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Does your FASS 95 not have a water separator?
 
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 08:58 AM
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Yes, it does and it is regularly checked. Well, every 5,000 when I change the oil!
 
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 09:00 AM
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Sorry I mis-read it. I figure fluid is a fluid. Not sure how water would affect it. I would try an different brand of nozzles.
 
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