BMW 3-Series E36 (1991 - 1998) - When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors?

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Tue 23 Oct 2007 19:54
When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? - richy
I have a '97 325tds touring which I'm very happy with but I'm beginning to notice a lack of power at low revs, lumpy running from cold, poor starting when hot and occasionnal the fuel injection warning light comes on and the car looses power but this rectifies itself when I lift off and re-apply the throttle. The car has done 133000 miles and had a new diesel injector pump 2 years ago at great expense, I would like to keep it for much longer. I'm wondering weather it's worth have new injectors fitted or the original ones refurbished. Do you think this is necessary and if so what sort of costs would be involved?
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Tue 23 Oct 2007 20:25
When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? - Screwloose

Having the codes read would be a far safer option.
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Tue 23 Oct 2007 20:38
When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? - richy
Ok then, anyone recommend a good specialiast in the Midlands? (Shropshire preferably) or could it be worth getting a code reader off Ebay?
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Tue 23 Oct 2007 21:02
When to replace or refurbish diesel injectors? - Screwloose
richy

Try your local garages; there are literally tens of thousands of scantools around now.

Most of the e-bay rubbish is for the US market and probably won't be much use on that year.
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