Injection bits for a b230 1982 kjet 240

wdj

Wanted please. Looking for the fuel injection distributor for my 1982 b230kjet. The one I have is was full of rubbish so I pulled it apart and cleaned it but now it leaks so I am seeking a replacement preferably off a vehicle that was recently running. Bj

ramrod

You have a B23E engine

B230 is a different type

With regards to the fuel distributor, they are highly specialised things that not many know how to service properly, without having the correct equipment and knowledge. Even most mechanics don't understand how they work. In saying that if you send your distributor to me I can repair it and get it going for you IF: The rest of the fuel system is in working condition. When was the car driven last? Has the fuel tank ever been cleaned? Pump? Filter? How was it running when you drove it? How old is the fuel?

As most specialists will tell you, there is no warranty on this repair work unless there is zero evidence of contamination in the entire rest of the k-jet fuel system. It is really sensitive to rust and rusty fuel

wdj

Thanks Ramrod.The car had a blocked fuel pump and severely rusted fuel tank. I replaced the tank and pump but it wouldn't run. The injectors were crook and the pressure regulators were full of crap. There was corrosion in the fuel distributor and the little strainers had rubbish in them. The car hasn't run for a long time but I am only guessing how long. I have new injectors for it and I cleaned and reassembled the distributor but it leaks under fuel pressure so I would prefer to toss it and put in another if I can find one. Must be one out there somewhere. Bj

ramrod

I don't like your chances

Especially since the second hand unrebuilt distributor you get would most likely need a rebuild anyway (if not, ask for a warranty), these things gunk up when they have been unused with fuel in them, just like carburettors do, only these are much more complicated and only those familiar with k-jet will agree to fix them

It's better to repair these things the right way

wdj

Thanks again Ramrod for your help you obviously know what you are talking about.My knowledge is lacking in so many areas of old Sweeds so I have to seek and graciously accept advice. What do you think it would cost me to recondition the fuel distributor? Bill

ramrod

$475 if the internal surfaces aren't damaged

Roinik

Go find yourself a wrecked 88/9 240 with LH2.2, separate the LH2.2 wiring loom, inlet manifold, exhaust manifold (and O2 sensor), head and keep the K-jet ignition sans the vacuum retard and do the conversion (late 88 onwards has the better wiring). I've completed it (albeit with a B230F swap) and I'm happy with it all, especially when the K cam kicks in above 3,000 rpm. The best thing is that cold starts are REALLY easy (i.e. second revolution of the crank). I used 2 manifold to internal vacuum adaptors to run the small vacuum tube internally and bored an additional 30mm hole for the LH2.2 wiring loom. I still use the coil -'ve signal from the coil and the computer takes the -'ve signal for the ignition pulses. The Chrysler ignition was turfed to retain the B21/3 ignition system.

Paul_Roodenrys

I've got one somewhere, off my '79 GT. Not sure how good it is as I decided to get away from Kjet when I couldn't get her to run. If you get desperate let me know and I'll dig it up.

wdj

Thanks Ramrod.I have a 88 sedan that is running and I am in the process of wrecking it. I have seriously though of the conversion but I want to red plate the car and can't with mods like that. Leon has been in touch today from Volvwrek and he has found me some bits and Stef in Geelong is checking his stash of stuff for me on Monday so all things being equal I may be able to get the car going in standard trim. That gives me a 82 and my 85 kjet. I will write out the conversion so I have a record of it for future reference. Maybe I will get frustrated one day and lash out and change them both but they will have to be M plated after it. Bill

wdj

Sorry wrong name Ian I didn't read the header correctly. Bill

Roinik

The rego is so different from state to state. It's frustrating.

ramrod

Ian,

What you're suggesting to the OP to do, sounds like a s--tload of work for zero (I can't think of any) gains

The return on the investment would be nothing, actually less because now he has a frankenstein job which is worse than what it was as a standard car

Standard is always best, for simplicity and future resale value if any and it also means the simplest repair and the best outcome for the car and customer

Roinik

Rod, if he can get the k-jet to function again, great. If not, there's a fallback option. I'm happier that i've done it.

wdj

Thanks guys your advice is solid gold. I will get the bits then suck it and see. Wil keep you posted. Bill