Need Help Purchasing Injectors.

xjackhunter · 03-07-2019, 05:23 PM

I have been told I need to replace the injectors on my n54 335i, no surprise there, they're likely original from 2008. I am now attempting to cope with the fact that I will have to shell out some serious dough to replace my injectors. Does anyone know if the "remanufactured" injectors on eBay are bullshit? - here's a link for tested oem index 12 injectors from a seller with great ratings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GDI-Fuel-In...5-5485d18a1236
Anybody have any experience with this... or any advice... I do not have ~$1000 laying around to replace injectors.
Thanks!

MysticRob · 03-07-2019, 05:36 PM

No such thing as 'reman'.
That auction shows they're -09, which sounds like Index 9, which is the worst according to popular opinion. I'd be wary of any ebay injector.

Have you even checked which injectors you have, or which ones are supposedly bad?
More info might help us help you avoid getting raped.

xjackhunter · 03-07-2019, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticRob

No such thing as 'reman'.
That auction shows they're -09, which sounds like Index 9, which is the worst according to popular opinion. I'd be wary of any ebay injector.

Have you even checked which injectors you have, or which ones are supposedly bad?
More info might help us help you avoid getting raped.

I have not. I have only known I have an injector issue for all of 2 hours. I have a hunch that they're original, but I will eventually look at them and figure out what they are. Do you know of any options that would not require me to drop $1,000? - are used and tested index 12 injectors an option?... just thinking out loud here. Thanks.

xjackhunter · 03-07-2019, 07:05 PM

Also... has anyone had any success with cleaning their current injectors and replacing the seals?

MysticRob · 03-07-2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by xjackhunter

I have not. I have only known I have an injector issue for all of 2 hours. I have a hunch that they're original, but I will eventually look at them and figure out what they are. Do you know of any options that would not require me to drop $1,000? - are used and tested index 12 injectors an option?... just thinking out loud here. Thanks.

How exactly was this 'injector issue' conclusion reached if you don't yet know which injector indexes you have?
Have you already ruled out plugs or coils?

There are various threads recently discussing how new -12s can be had from O'Reilly's and possibly Advance Auto Parts for less than $150, especially with coupon usage.

xjackhunter · 03-07-2019, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MysticRob

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Originally Posted by xjackhunter

I have not. I have only known I have an injector issue for all of 2 hours. I have a hunch that they're original, but I will eventually look at them and figure out what they are. Do you know of any options that would not require me to drop $1,000? - are used and tested index 12 injectors an option?... just thinking out loud here. Thanks.

How exactly was this 'injector issue' conclusion reached if you don't yet know which injector indexes you have?
Have you already ruled out plugs or coils?

Plugs are coils are definitely not the issue. I've installed new plugs and coils within the past 2 weeks with little to no improvement. This along with the fact that there was moisture on some of the plugs when I took them out and the car smelling like gas on cold starts led to the conclusion that I have some number of bad injectors.

MysticRob · 03-07-2019, 11:03 PM

Ah, well that definitely sounds like injectors then. Good on you for troubleshooting the right way. Let us know which index all your leaky ones happen to be once you find out.

autoart · 03-08-2019, 12:56 AM

fyi-I have 1 new injector index 12 for sale. Do you need all 6? maybe you can get by with 3 for now and 3 later on.

xjackhunter · 03-08-2019, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MysticRob

Ah, well that definitely sounds like injectors then. Good on you for troubleshooting the right way. Let us know which index all your leaky ones happen to be once you find out.

Will do.
Thanks

xjackhunter · 03-08-2019, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by autoart

fyi-I have 1 new injector index 12 for sale. Do you need all 6? maybe you can get by with 3 for now and 3 later on.

As of right now, I don't know how many bad injectors I have. I'll update the thread once I dig a little deeper and figure out.

KClemente · 03-08-2019, 10:36 PM

Friend ordered these injectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-OEM-FUE...frcectupt=true and we just installed them today. They really do looked "remanufactured" as some injectors has scuffs on the plastic. MY GUESS is that these injectors did not pass the factory QC and hence been rebuilt and then passed. Coded them in and all seems fine! We've done a lot of hard pulls and datalogging with them, and it looks good. We're pulling the sparks in the morning and going to look for fuel on them.

xjackhunter · 03-09-2019, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by KClemente

Friend ordered these injectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-OEM-FUEL-INJECTOR-BMW-135i-335i-535i-550i-650i-750i-X5-X6-INDEX-12-N54-N63/252920161183?hash=item3ae337639f:g:Q7UAAOSwcUBYPfk k&frcectupt=true and we just installed them today. They really do looked "remanufactured" as some injectors has scuffs on the plastic. MY GUESS is that these injectors did not pass the factory QC and hence been rebuilt and then passed. Coded them in and all seems fine! We've done a lot of hard pulls and datalogging with them, and it looks good. We're pulling the sparks in the morning and going to look for fuel on them.

Interesting.... seems a little risky though...

xjackhunter · 03-09-2019, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KClemente

Friend ordered these injectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-OEM-FUEL-INJECTOR-BMW-135i-335i-535i-550i-650i-750i-X5-X6-INDEX-12-N54-N63/252920161183?hash=item3ae337639f:g:Q7UAAOSwcUBYPfk k&frcectupt=true and we just installed them today. They really do looked "remanufactured" as some injectors has scuffs on the plastic. MY GUESS is that these injectors did not pass the factory QC and hence been rebuilt and then passed. Coded them in and all seems fine! We've done a lot of hard pulls and datalogging with them, and it looks good. We're pulling the sparks in the morning and going to look for fuel on them.

Interesting.... seems a little risky though...

KClemente · 03-09-2019, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by xjackhunter

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Originally Posted by KClemente

Friend ordered these injectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-OEM-FUEL-INJECTOR-BMW-135i-335i-535i-550i-650i-750i-X5-X6-INDEX-12-N54-N63/252920161183?hash=item3ae337639f:g:Q7UAAOSwcUBYPfk k&frcectupt=true and we just installed them today. They really do looked "remanufactured" as some injectors has scuffs on the plastic. MY GUESS is that these injectors did not pass the factory QC and hence been rebuilt and then passed. Coded them in and all seems fine! We've done a lot of hard pulls and datalogging with them, and it looks good. We're pulling the sparks in the morning and going to look for fuel on them.

Interesting.... seems a little risky though...

Yeah of course there's gonna be a risk. With a 1 year warranty, at least the risk is mitigated a little bit.

Pulled the sparks out after letting the car sit and cool for a bit, and they were all dry. No leaks so far

fozzydj · 03-10-2019, 01:12 PM

Just pay the dealership price, go new, do all 6 to index 12. In the UK you can get them for £70 an injector, brand new from bmw dealership

xjackhunter · 03-10-2019, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fozzydj

Just pay the dealership price, go new, do all 6 to index 12. In the UK you can get them for £70 an injector, brand new from bmw dealership

A new set of index 12's in the us are $1200.... Wish they were that cheap around here.

fozzydj · 03-10-2019, 04:55 PM

£600 or so for mine, fitted myself.

xjackhunter · 03-10-2019, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fozzydj

£600 or so for mine, fitted myself.

Do you think it's possible to buy them from a uk dealer and have them shipped to the states?

dublin14 · 03-10-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xjackhunter

Do you think it's possible to buy them from a uk dealer and have them shipped to the states?

Thats what Im thinking.

xjackhunter · 03-10-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dublin14

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Originally Posted by xjackhunter

Do you think it's possible to buy them from a uk dealer and have them shipped to the states?

Thats what Im thinking.

I'll have to look into that... seems like an ideal solution if possible.

type-dRew · 03-11-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fozzydj

Just pay the dealership price, go new, do all 6 to index 12. In the UK you can get them for £70 an injector, brand new from bmw dealership

For that money, are you willing to add a few dollars on top for your trouble and purchase some for us guys in the US and ship them over here?

If thats the money for a legit dealership injector, I know many would be willing to throw you a few bucks for your trouble.

Edit; im on this website showing 243.69 per injector

https://bmwsupply.co.uk/part/details...&view=btdetail

IllSic_Design · 03-11-2019, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by type-dRew

If thats the money for a legit dealership injector, I know many would be willing to throw you a few bucks for your trouble.

I for sure would.

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xjackhunter Private First Class 15 Rep 184 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Need Help Purchasing Injectors. I have been told I need to replace the injectors on my n54 335i, no surprise there, they're likely original from 2008. I am now attempting to cope with the fact that I will have to shell out some serious dough to replace my injectors. Does anyone know if the "remanufactured" injectors on eBay are bullshit? - here's a link for tested oem index 12 injectors from a seller with great ratings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/GDI-Fuel-In...5-5485d18a1236 Anybody have any experience with this... or any advice... I do not have ~$1000 laying around to replace injectors. Thanks!
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MysticRob Captain 573 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 S ... [10.00]	No such thing as 'reman'. That auction shows they're -09, which sounds like Index 9, which is the worst according to popular opinion. I'd be wary of any ebay injector. Have you even checked which injectors you have, or which ones are supposedly bad? More info might help us help you avoid getting raped. __________________ 2008 E61 535xi Sport Wagon / 100k Miles / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Natural Brown Interior / MHD Stage 1 91 CA-Octane Tune. SOLD - 2009 E90 335i M-Sport Sedan / 143k Miles / Alpine White Exterior / Chestnut Brown Interior / Mishimoto FMIC / xHP Stage 2.
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MysticRob Captain 573 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2009 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i E90 S ... [10.00]	Ah, well that definitely sounds like injectors then. Good on you for troubleshooting the right way. Let us know which index all your leaky ones happen to be once you find out. __________________ 2008 E61 535xi Sport Wagon / 100k Miles / Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Natural Brown Interior / MHD Stage 1 91 CA-Octane Tune. SOLD - 2009 E90 335i M-Sport Sedan / 143k Miles / Alpine White Exterior / Chestnut Brown Interior / Mishimoto FMIC / xHP Stage 2.
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autoart Colonel 346 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2009 335i e90 M/ 22 X3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: socal iTrader: (8)	fyi-I have 1 new injector index 12 for sale. Do you need all 6? maybe you can get by with 3 for now and 3 later on.
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KClemente Private First Class 105 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	Friend ordered these injectors https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-x-OEM-FUE...frcectupt=true and we just installed them today. They really do looked "remanufactured" as some injectors has scuffs on the plastic. MY GUESS is that these injectors did not pass the factory QC and hence been rebuilt and then passed. Coded them in and all seems fine! We've done a lot of hard pulls and datalogging with them, and it looks good. We're pulling the sparks in the morning and going to look for fuel on them.
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fozzydj DIYer, 335i N54 lover 70 Rep 170 Posts Drives: N54 BMW 355i SE 2007, 148,000 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds, England, UK iTrader: (0)	Just pay the dealership price, go new, do all 6 to index 12. In the UK you can get them for £70 an injector, brand new from bmw dealership __________________ Fozzy BMW 335i BLACK E92 SE 2007 158,000k Bilstein B3 suspension, Catless downpipes, Turbonetics intercooler, MHD stage 1
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fozzydj DIYer, 335i N54 lover 70 Rep 170 Posts Drives: N54 BMW 355i SE 2007, 148,000 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Leeds, England, UK iTrader: (0)	£600 or so for mine, fitted myself. __________________ Fozzy BMW 335i BLACK E92 SE 2007 158,000k Bilstein B3 suspension, Catless downpipes, Turbonetics intercooler, MHD stage 1
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