Bosch 160# injector failure

[750H.P.V6]

Guy's,

I was wondering if anyone other than me of course has ever had a Bosch 160# injector fail open while running E85? Electrically the injector seems fine it's just stuck open. FWIW, I had them cleaned and flowed by Chuck Leeper less than 500 miles ago and he gave them a clean bill of health.

Thanks

Neal

 

[boostjunkie]

Shorted injector driver ?

 

[750H.P.V6]

Shorted injector driver ?

I checked that with an injector test light. It seems fine.

Neal

 

[marleyskater420]

I have a Power Probe you could borrow that can check injector drivers, if you'd like.

I also have another set of Bosch 160s you could swap in to compare against.

Just let me know.

 

[750H.P.V6]

I have a Power Probe you could borrow that can check injector drivers, if you'd like.

I also have another set of Bosch 160s you could swap in to compare against.

Just let me know.

Tyler,

Thanks for the offer. I have some new 225 lb injectors on order. I figured I'd need something bigger than the 160's but I wasn't planning on replacing them this soon.

Neal

 

[marleyskater420]

Just let me know if you need anything. I'm down to help if I'm able.

 

[MikeL.]

I have about 200 -300 miles on mine...no issues so far....plus stored over the winter with e85 in the system. I have two extra if you need a replacement.

 

[Mr.Spool]

I was wondering if anyone other than me of course has ever had a Bosch 160# injector fail open

your not the only one,it does happen

 

[750H.P.V6]

I guess that's good to hear. I seem to have a host of bizarre problems that keep coming up on my car and this was the latest. I suspect the injector probably isn't compatible with E85 as they are older and were originally designed for CNG from what I understand. I'm going with Seimans Deka 225's which are compatible with alcohol based fuels.

Neal

 

[boostjunkie]

We're you getting the 225 from ?

 

[750H.P.V6]

From Hartline Performance. They're on backorder. I'll check with Holly on Monday and see what the update is.

Neal

 

[turbo89]

I guess that's good to hear. I seem to have a host of bizarre problems that keep coming up on my car and this was the latest. I suspect the injector probably isn't compatible with E85 as they are older and were originally designed for CNG from what I understand. I'm going with Seimans Deka 225's which are compatible with alcohol based fuels.

Neal

Not a fan of the Bosch 160’s

The Lucas 160’s work well
Ive got little time on the 225’s so far no issues . The Lucas idle better

 

[jmendlik]

Where can these Lucas 160's be purchased at for the Buick?