89 fuel injector installation

[Richard S.]

Is it worth trying to install eight new injectors and IAC valve and new plug wires myself or is it safer to let the dealer do it? If I get the dealer to do it can someone please give me an idea of the time involved....ie: 2 hours...4 hours...6 hours....more?
Thanks for the help.

[Chuck S.]

Re: 89 fuel injector installation

Rick, what it is worth to YOU depends on how lazy you are, or your perceived value of your time. If I did it, I might be slow, but I would know the wires were routed just like they were originally, using all the proper looms. When the injectors were installed, I would know that some effort was taken to clean the injector site before/during installation, and that the injectors were double or triple checked for secure retention.

A dealer technician also considers his time valuable...that doesn't mean it's going to cost you any less; only that he isn't going to be as careful on a car he doesn't own and may not see again. I would guess those three items would take an experienced technician two hours or less; you'll probably pay for a two-thirds to a full day if the shop is slow, or maybe if the shop has plenty of work.

I have done the IAC valve and the plug wires, and they are simple tune-up tasks. I never changed the injectors, but the service manual seemed to show the injector installation as a pretty straight forward plug-in deal on top of the engine. I believe the injectors have o-ring seals at the fuel rail and clip retainers to keep them in position, but it has been awhile since I studied the service manual.

[Richard S.]

Re: 89 fuel injector installation

Chuck, thanks for the information....I paid for 6 hours....and they did a good job.