MTU 8V 2000 C / 8V 2000 G — Installing fuel injector and H.P. fuel line
Installation · Injector / injection line
For the MTU 8V 2000 C / 8V 2000 G, from the MTU service manual.
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Before you start
- Fuel and fuel vapours are flammable and poisonous – no naked flame, no sparks, do not smoke
- After engine start, visually inspect fuel system for leaks
Procedure
- Coat new O-ring with petroleum jelly and fit on injector.
- Attach copper sealing ring with grease to injector.
- Insert injector into cylinder head in correct direction.
- Install clamping element with hex screw; hand tight, slacken one revolution.
- Coat O-ring in H.P. fuel line with petroleum jelly.
- Insert H.P. line; screw union nut and adapter into position but do not tighten.
- Align injector so H.P. line sits correctly in connecting taper.
- Tighten clamping element hex screw, then union nut and adapter.
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Hex screw clamping element 50 Nm
- Union nut on injection pump 25 Nm + 2 Nm
- Adapter in cylinder head 40 Nm
Source: MTU service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.