New Injectors for 16v?

[Organisys]

Ok, my mate has a 16v and has the following problem. Sometimes she doesn't want to start. Our mechanic (he is a VERY good mechanic) Is sure that the injectors are losing pressure. The problem is, where to source new ones as he says they are obsolete from the dealer....Are the injectors manufacured by Bosch? could they be sourced direct from Bosch if so?

[rubjonny]

merc ones will work, but if they are loosing pressure check the fuel pump first, as there is a non-return valve which prevents fuel returning to the tank.  If the injectors were at fault, they would be leaking into the cylinders which can be tested by whipping em out and leaving em in a jar overnight

GSF do the injectors:
18753 FUEL INJECTOR-PETROL  G2 16V 2/86 >10/91  27.50

I'll dig out the merc part numbers when I can get to my PC

[Organisys]

Ta. Johnny. Any idea from which Merc?

He almost certainly would have known about the valve, the guy is a total VW nut.

As for the GSF ones they are not up to the job he reckons, and won't consider fitting them at all ! 

Ta.

[silkyballs]

if not i have a set of greens that were in my donor car done 8000 miles took them out when i changed it from k jet to digi.il ave a look for them if i can find them will you be at pod i'l bring them with me

[Organisys]

We will almost certainly be at the pod. Are the 16v injectors the same as the 8v ones ?

[rubjonny]

Ta. Johnny. Any idea from which Merc?

He almost certainly would have known about the valve, the guy is a total VW nut.

As for the GSF ones they are not up to the job he reckons, and won't consider fitting them at all ! 

Ta.

No I work in computers, thought about a second career as a mechanic, but the pay aint as good!  Just managed to get back on my PC.  Advantage of Merc injectors is they're cheaper, and are made of Brass so don't rust.  Though I think you have to swap the ends over or something, and some are different sizes so might wanna take a fuel line in to test?  Anyway, the part number is:
A0000785623

Don't forget new o'rings & inserts:
034 133 557e - top o-ring
035 133 557a - bottom o-ring
Brass threaded insert: 034 133 555A
plastic insert: 035 133 554
rubber seal: 035 133 557

And 8v K-Jet injectors are the same as 16v

[silkyballs]

i think i have all the bits that go with them including the brass inserts???everything was replaced brand new and genuin and have only done 8000 miles the garage is a tip and might struggle to find them but leave it with me!

[rubjonny]

cool should save you a few bob then

[silkyballs]

cant promiss il find them today or befor weekend garage is a right tip after fitting my four branch last week i havent had a chance to do anything so it might take two mins to find then it might take two fu'cking weeks but ill do my best dude.plus the garage isnt mine its a mates.

[rubjonny]

hah tell me about it! Sold a gaitor on here then couldn't find the bloody thing in my garage anywhere! I ended up having to buy another off ebay and get that sent to him