Engine: D5: - Injector replacement

runnerbean · Dec 6th, 2015, 16:25

My wife's much loved March 2003 reg. V70 D5 with 120k miles is turning into money pit! I am in the throes of getting the dreaded plastic bung which causes a major oil leak replaced, but understand that injectors may be next on for expense, if not the intercooler. Earlier this year the DIM was fixed...

My question is: Is there an easy way for me to check whether this particular car will suffer early injector failure? Range of car serial numbers maybe?

Any help much appreciated!

cheshired5 · Dec 6th, 2015, 16:38

It was 2002 model year. The general guide is if you have silver instrument dial rings, your car is built after the problem.
Mine lasted until 170000 miles and even then it was only one at fault which I fixed for £50 from a breakers which is cheaper than a tyre or battery so no big deal.

Either way, don't worry about it.

Dec 6th, 2015, 16:25	#1
runnerbean New Member Last Online: May 5th, 2020 10:44 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hailsham	Injector replacement My wife's much loved March 2003 reg. V70 D5 with 120k miles is turning into money pit! I am in the throes of getting the dreaded plastic bung which causes a major oil leak replaced, but understand that injectors may be next on for expense, if not the intercooler. Earlier this year the DIM was fixed... My question is: Is there an easy way for me to check whether this particular car will suffer early injector failure? Range of car serial numbers maybe? Any help much appreciated!

Dec 6th, 2015, 16:38	#2
cheshired5 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 26th, 2021 13:42 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Crewe	It was 2002 model year. The general guide is if you have silver instrument dial rings, your car is built after the problem. Mine lasted until 170000 miles and even then it was only one at fault which I fixed for £50 from a breakers which is cheaper than a tyre or battery so no big deal. Either way, don't worry about it. __________________ 2002 S60 SE D5 Manual 209000 miles

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