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So a work colleague has a 2006 mazda 2.5 td.
Standing at 180k km.

Her fuel consumption has dropped from 10km/l to 7.... .

She decided to have the diesel pump done, injectors checked etc.

As a matter of interest she phoned Mazda to find out the cost of new injectors......

Well it turns out there are two possible types for her motor - the one set would cost R30 k and the other set R66k!

WTF?

Our work BT50's, R32k for a dual mass clutch!

It's utter madness!!!

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It is simply a matter of supply and demand Shane. But good 'ol Mannny will be along shortly to brag about how cheap Toyota parts are.

There are good pirate parts on the market (there is a flipside to exorbitantly priced OME parts). Perhaps consider that route.

Use the Interwebs. Get the part number from the manufacturer and Google.

Buying from the dealer is stupid, and only a last ditch option.

What has been dramatic for me is how much prices have increased in the last relatively short while. I think I mentioned this on another thread about my confusion with the platkar service recently (incorrect plug gap).

About a year ago, I serviced the LF's platkar. The service kit (filters, plugs, oil etc) cost me just over R1k. Cannot remember exactly - I think it was about R1200. A few months ago, it was due for a service again. The same service kit at the same spot cost me just over R2600.

iandvl wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 08, 2022 9:42 am

About a year ago, I serviced the LF's platkar. The service kit (filters, plugs, oil etc) cost me just over R1k. Cannot remember exactly - I think it was about R1200. A few months ago, it was due for a service again. The same service kit at the same spot cost me just over R2600.

what car?

Opel Corsa Gamma. I normally buy the service kit at the dealers which is more expensive, yes. But it is still over a grand increase in about a year.

The service kit consists of filters (pollen, air, oil and fuel), spark plugs and sump washer. The oil I get at Midas. The price above includes oil.

Ricoffy wrote:It is simply a matter of supply and demand Shane. But good 'ol Mannny will be along shortly to brag about how cheap Toyota parts are.

There are good pirate parts on the market (there is a flipside to exorbitantly priced OME parts). Perhaps consider that route.

I generally look for better prices but certain parts you can only get from the stealers.

Like the dual mass clutches on the BT 50's. It seems that only the dealers supply them.

To me, it just boggles the mind that you would pay R60k+ for injectors for a vehicle valued at 100-120k.....

But these are the times we live in.

It is what it is.

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Shane wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 08, 2022 1:08 pm

Ricoffy wrote:It is simply a matter of supply and demand Shane. But good 'ol Mannny will be along shortly to brag about how cheap Toyota parts are.

There are good pirate parts on the market (there is a flipside to exorbitantly priced OME parts). Perhaps consider that route.

I generally look for better prices but certain parts you can only get from the stealers.

Like the dual mass clutches on the BT 50's. It seems that only the dealers supply them.

To me, it just boggles the mind that you would pay R60k+ for injectors for a vehicle valued at 100-120k.....

But these are the times we live in.

It is what it is.

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Shane, in absence of working injectors, the vehicle's value will be scrap. You have to keep this in mind.

It is an old car and parts are scarce, but I still think if you shop around, you will be able to get a decent set at a 1/3 of the current asking price. That reminds me, have a look at nearby scrap yards - they might have a 2nd hand set lying around somewhere.

TD5 injectors were R5k each some years back,
and I expected they would be double now;
… but another forums thread …
recently indicated theyre not even currently available….

Time to upgrade to M57 if you have a TD5............

… even the 2.8i would be too perky
for my sedate retirement …

If I ever put another motor in the 130,
it’ll be a 300 Tdi …

BushWacker wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 08, 2022 5:26 pm

TD5 injectors were R5k each some years back,
and I expected they would be double now;
… but another forums thread …
recently indicated theyre not even currently available….

British 4x4 has stock , R7394- 50 each

Mad Manny wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 08, 2022 10:17 am

A service kit (Donaldson) for Fearless, from John Ratcliff is around R600.00.

Still expensive , td5 has oil filter plus rotating fiter . Complete service kit is R485. Excluding oil.

For injectors, contact Moda Diesel on 076 188 6425. Ask for Marco and tell him I referred you.

He might be able to work some magic with the tired injectors.

Based in Kempton Park.

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