Injector prices and the internet

Submitted: Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 08:20

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Rockape

I have just shopped around for a set of chev 6.5l injectors as the old girl has started to blow a bit of smoke when given a boot full.

I don't wish to cut out Australian businesses but I can't justify nearly 100% premium on the parts.

New injectors here $900 + postage.
New injectors from US $430 + postage. The postage is $64 for express post $494 tracked and delivery time 5 to 6 working days.

The people I dealt with were also very helpful as the injectors in my engine are not the norm.

There are good Aussie businesses out there and I use them. I will only pay a reasonable premium for the extra wages and rent they have to pay in Australia.

I also have a policy of not going to a store to inspect an item and then buying it on the net. I find doing that is just plain wrong.

Have a good one all,
RA.

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Reply By: The Bantam - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 09:14

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 09:14

Yeh..I;ve got some serious questions about the whole injector pricing thing.

I think I should be changing the injectors in my hilux....the going rate at the "local reputable" diesel service is $140 exchange each, but there is a guy in australia on ebay that offers a set of 4 exchange for just over $200..suposedly all new parts from the major japanese supplier.

HMMM..either one bloke is too cheap or the other is having a lend of us.

cheers

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:31

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:31

Bantam,
Guess you just have to be careful of how the injectors were rebuilt.

have a good one'
RA.

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Reply By: B1B2 - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:05

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:05

G'day RA,
I used Hiflo in Melbourne for my last set of injectors for my 1Hzzz. They were $92.00 each new, which I thought was a fair price.

Cheers,
Bill

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:40

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:40

Hello Bill,

I could have bought new injectors (Not Chinese) for $260 + freight. That makes them $32.50 each.

I opted to pay extra for the Stanadyne injectors as the engine has a Stanadyne injection pump which works out at $54 each

Have a good one,
RA.

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Reply By: Hairs & Fysh - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 14:41

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 14:41

Hi Rockape,
Spoke with a very good diesel mechanic just before Chrissy about this.
My old girl has 334000k's on her now and I feel a new set of injectors would do her the world of good and I mentioned I could buys some online for 95 bucks or there abouts exchange for my 1HD-T.
His thoughts were,
He's seen dodgy injectors offered via the internet.
He's seen dodgy mechanics who think it is a piece of cake to rebuilt injectors.
He's also knows people that have replaced their injectors and a worn pump doesn't have the push to crack open the new injectors, so she runs like a hairy goat.
Like you i would rather use a local good tradesman than see my cash go elsewhere.
I know I haven't really answered your question, Just my thoughts mate.

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:37

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:37

Jon and Karen,
Yep reconditioned or manufactured can be a trap as can new ones manufactured by an unknown source.

As you say the pump could be a tad tired but the way I look at it is if I was going to replace the pump I would replace the injectors anyway.

Your smilie faces are an inspiration to me so I went and got a beer out of the fridge.

Cheers,
RA.

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:41

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:41

Jon and Karen,

Yep! you have got to be sure where the injectors are coming from before you buy as with most things.

With the pump side of things. If the pump is a tad tired and needs a rebuild I would still do the injectors if that was the case.

Your smilie faces with their pints of cold beer have just made me go to the fridge and get a stubbie of the amber fluid.

Cheers,
RA.

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:49

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:49

Sorry Jon,
didn't think the first reply went through as the screen froze. Must have been the cold beer.
RA.

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Follow Up By: Hairs & Fysh - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 19:16

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 19:16

No worries mate, as long the beer is ice cold.

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Reply By: Member - Bucky - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 15:49

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 15:49

I am looking at Duramax Diesel site in the States and almost fell over at the price of injectore from them
Cheers Bucky

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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:47

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012 at 17:47

Bucky,
wish I could fit a Duramax 6.6l engine into the old girl as they are a great engine.

I would have to cut and paste the front of a Isuzu light truck onto the old Troopy to get that engine to fit.

Have a good one,
RA.

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