When a cylinder head injector cup fails What is the likely outcome?
Injector cups are a very vital part of the internal workings of a Powerstroke diesel engine, whether it is a 6.0L or a 7.3L. The injector cup seals the cooling system from the injector inside the cylinder head. When the injector cup fails, you will no longer have a seal between the fuel system and the coolant system.
Can you reuse injector cups?
You can reuse the cup, just make sure you put new O-rings on it. The only time you need to replace the actual cup is if you mess it up trying to take it off the injector.
What causes a fuel injector to stick open?
Any custome tune on the motor? the one way to cause a injector to stick open if it runs any higher then a 90 m/s pulse.
How do I check my injector cups?
To test them, you can pull the injectors and pressurize the cooling system. It is possible you will see water seeping through the crack- but not always. You rent the tools to pull the cups. The most important part is cleaning.
Is it time to replace the injector Cups?
Pressurized cooling system, coolant in the oil, and smoke pouring out of my crank case vent tube. My question is should I just go ahead and replace the injector cups ?
What happens if the injector Cup fails on a 6.0L diesel?
Injector cups are a very vital part of the internal workings of a Powerstroke diesel engine, whether it is a 6.0L or a 7.3L. The injector cup seals the cooling system from the injector inside the cylinder head. When the injector cup fails, you will no longer have a seal between the fuel system and the coolant system.
How do you test for a faulty injector Cup?
The more accurate test is to fit a clear fuel line on the in line to the head and inspect for bubbles to rule out the fuel system before the head. Then fit a clear fuel line on the return line coming out of the head. If you see bubbles after the head and not before you have confirmed faulty injector cups.
Where can I get an injector Cup for my Powerstroke?
If you do not have a Ford dealer that has one in stock, sometimes you can get them from International, but you’ll have to twist their arm to look it up for you because they don’t like to sell parts for Fords. You will also need the removal tool and the installation/driver tool. With the removal tool, you thread it down into the cup.