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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 03:55 PM
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seeking opinions and/or stories. When you have one or two fuel injectors reading bad do you replace all of them or just the bad ones?

Ohm meter readings:

#1 11.9
#2 12.2
#3 3.9
#4 12.1
#5 12.2
#6 5.9
#7 12.1
#8 12.2

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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 04:17 PM
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Replace them all. You're removing the fuel rail anyway, and the potential of disturbing existing O-rings which have been there for decades (maybe) can induce a leak where you didn't have one before - especially when you put the injectors back down into the manifold. So in my view, replace all the O-rings on injectors and crossover pipes, rebuild your fuel pressure regulator, and replace all injectors.

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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 05:16 PM
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Agree with above. The only thing worse than doing that job, is having to do it twice.
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Old Aug 18, 2023 | 08:43 PM
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I'd say it depends on the injectors. If you have multechs with shorting coils (low ohm reading), replace them all as others won't be far behind. If you have bosch and have damaged injectors, you can get away with replacing the faulty ones in a pinch. Regardless, definitely do all orings, fuel rail, and fpr diaphragm because they are old and will leak when disturbed. Personally, though, I replace them all unless funds are real tight.
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 01:11 PM
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I have no idea of the brand or age. There does not seem to be any signage on them. Prev owner mentioned his mechanic had to install new O rings but did not mention injectors. Anybody know if these are OE or brand?




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I'd say it depends on the injectors. If you have multechs with shorting coils (low ohm reading), replace them all as others won't be far behind. If you have bosch and have damaged injectors, you can get away with replacing the faulty ones in a pinch. Regardless, definitely do all orings, fuel rail, and fpr diaphragm because they are old and will leak when disturbed. Personally, though, I replace them all unless funds are real tight.
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Old Aug 19, 2023 | 02:20 PM
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You can replace them one at a time over the next few years or replace all of them now and not have to worry about it.
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Those look like multechs - replace them all.
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Old Aug 21, 2023 | 05:55 AM
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They are a PIA to change on the 91 L98 so I replaced them all at the same time few years ago.
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I am having some issues as well and think it is the injectors. I will get resistance reading on them tonight. But what would the best replacement brand be? I've seen bosch III in a lot of places for these older cars.
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I went with a company written about much here, https://fuelinjectorconnection.com/ and a set of Delphi flow matched units (new) but they have a Bosch rebuilt set very reasonable. Call their number and they can answer any questions you have.

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I am having some issues as well and think it is the injectors. I will get resistance reading on them tonight. But what would the best replacement brand be? I've seen bosch III in a lot of places for these older cars.

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I had these guys test/clean up some injectors on a couple of other vehicles; They seem to have done a good job. https://www.injectorrx.com/
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I use InjectorRX here in Houston for my common Bosch Des 1 and 2 injectors (old Fords, BMWs, etc). Zero issues and would recommend.

I just bought a set for my C4 from FIJ as my Multitechs are crapped out, Ohm levels all over and pissing fuel into the crankcase.
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Old Aug 27, 2023 | 09:31 PM
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i'd replace them with bosch 3"s from fuel injection connection (FIC) - Corvette, Camaro 1986-1992 22 LB | Fuel Injector Connection . no muss, no fuss, PLUG AND PLAY. done this a half dozen times over the years. (5X L98 corvettes and 1X 96 LT!. corvette).
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