MTU — Installing fuel injector
Installation
From a MTU service manual covering: 12V2000, 12V2000M60, 12V2000M70, 12V2000M80, 12V2000M90, 12V2000M91, 16V2000, 16V2000M60, 16V2000M70, 16V2000M80, 16V2000M90, 16V2000M91. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: MTU 16V2000
Before you start
- Fuels are combustible. Risk of fire and explosion! No open flame, no electric sparks, avoid all sources of ignition.
Procedure
- Bar engine several times to blow out any remaining fuel.
- Check sealing surface on cylinder head and nozzle holder; clean if necessary.
- Coat new sealing ring with petroleum jelly and fit on injector.
- Attach new copper sealing ring with grease to injector.
- Press injector into cylinder head by hand; pin at 11 o'clock position to engine longitudinal axis.
- Install clamping element with hex screw, correctly seated on injector and end cover.
- Tighten hex screw to specified tightening torque (50 Nm).
Tools required
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Specs & values
- Hex screw for clamping element 50 Nm
Full service-parts list: MTU 16V2000 →
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.