Which injectors? M20B25

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Post Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:01 pm

Am seemingly on a quest to replace as many parts of my car as possible - currently working on some issues with startup, hunting / poor idle, and some lean running. Figuring the TPS has a part to play, but having replaced most of the ignition system at this stage I'd like to get the injectors done.

There are two listed on autodoc when I search for the OEM P/N - with very different pricing.

These are 3 bar - and are around £45 (am sure these were cheaper last week!)
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bosch/1150409

These are also 3 bar, but come in at £105 each
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bosch/1150298

Anyone ordered the first ones or know why there's such a difference? Having the current injectors refreshed would set me back about €40 each locally - so buying the cheaper of the two options above makes more sense if they're suitable.
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Post Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:50 pm

Not a direct answer to your question, but there is a guy on here, Injectortune, you’ll find him in the Traders section, who services injectors.
He’s well recommended, he did mine two years ago & I was very pleased with the results & he was quick.
Cost was about £12 each.
Check him out, they were as new when returned, complete with new parts list & a report.
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 7:50 am

Cheers - have seen them mentioned before. I’m based in Ireland, so having to post them to the UK and get them back would probably leave me with at least a two week turnaround - and the distinct possibility of them going missing in transit!
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:03 am

kdevitt wrote:
Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:01 pm
Am seemingly on a quest to replace as many parts of my car as possible - currently working on some issues with startup, hunting / poor idle, and some lean running. Figuring the TPS has a part to play, but having replaced most of the ignition system at this stage I'd like to get the injectors done.

There are two listed on autodoc when I search for the OEM P/N - with very different pricing.

These are 3 bar - and are around £45 (am sure these were cheaper last week!)
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bosch/1150409

These are also 3 bar, but come in at £105 each
https://www.autodoc.co.uk/bosch/1150298

Anyone ordered the first ones or know why there's such a difference? Having the current injectors refreshed would set me back about €40 each locally - so buying the cheaper of the two options above makes more sense if they're suitable.
A have not used these myself, but I have read that the thinner plastic ones are the replacement part you can get now.

You will notice that the fatter ones are not in stock in Autodoc so you can't buy them anyway. Price does seem to be pegged high on items that are discontinued on the autodoc page so would not read too much into it.

I just picked up a spare set of good used ones and had them refurbed by James at Injectortune
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 8:44 am

That make sense so - hadn't noticed the more expensive ones were unavailable to order. Cheers
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:34 am

Have seen them as low as £35 on autodoc, if you leave them in your basket, within a couple of days they will send you a 35% off coupon. I can vouch for injectortune, had mine done but wasnt aware of new ones at that price at the time.
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:57 pm

tha881 wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:34 am
Have seen them as low as £35 on autodoc, if you leave them in your basket, within a couple of days they will send you a 35% off coupon. I can vouch for injectortune, had mine done but wasnt aware of new ones at that price at the time.
Cheers - have stuck them in the basket now and will wait for my coupon :D
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:24 pm

kdevitt wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:57 pm
tha881 wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:34 am
Have seen them as low as £35 on autodoc, if you leave them in your basket, within a couple of days they will send you a 35% off coupon. I can vouch for injectortune, had mine done but wasnt aware of new ones at that price at the time.
Cheers - have stuck them in the basket now and will wait for my coupon :D
Make sure you have the app and are signed up else you'll be waiting a long time :D
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Post Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:41 pm

tha881 wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 3:24 pm
kdevitt wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:57 pm
tha881 wrote:
Mon Sep 14, 2020 11:34 am
Have seen them as low as £35 on autodoc, if you leave them in your basket, within a couple of days they will send you a 35% off coupon. I can vouch for injectortune, had mine done but wasnt aware of new ones at that price at the time.
Cheers - have stuck them in the basket now and will wait for my coupon :D
Make sure you have the app and are signed up else you'll be waiting a long time :D
Haha I do - I've already got a message asking me if I forgot to check out!