How to Remove and Replace Fuel Injector Filter Baskets

[@paredding]

This is great - thanks so much. I had tried my first filter just with a wood screw but no way was it shifting. You can hear the crack in your video as the basket seal breaks which shows how tight they are. Totally agree they need to come out so the injector can be back flushed Thanks again

[@jonprice78]

Thank you for the detailed explanation!!! A true professional willing to share his knowledge & experience is awesome to have.

[@martinbuilt]

I appreciate that, glad it was helpful!

[@EricScheck]

Martin, thank you. I've been struggling to remove the filter baskets on my injectors. I had no idea one of these tools were available! Love your enthusiasm and easy manner. Thank you for such an excellent video. Liked and subscribed!

[@andythain3923]

Hi from the UK. Got the injectors out of my 21 year old Z3 and in the middle of giving them a diy service. Your video has been a great help. Thanks a lot.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you Andy, glad to hear you found this video helpful.😊👍

[@LZDEN]

probably the nicest gentleman on youtube..nice one Martin.all the best to you.

[@martinbuilt]

Wow, thanks!

[@alexedward1250]

Great video, you’re a life saver. I was struggling to put the filter back in until I saw your video.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you Alex. I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@WilliamHogendobler]

So no go back in

[@yachting_crew]

It's very easy to listen to you explain. and learn from you. Thanks

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I really appreciate that I'm glad you find my content helpful.

[@microtroy01]

I didn't even know those could be replaced, Thank Martin.

[@s.b5412]

Good job Martin ,profassional work

[@danhambrick6331]

Nice job Martin.Looking forward to the shoot out video.....

[@seahawksforever9504]

I see a lot of fuel injector videos on here using gum out or seafoam poured in an ultrasonic cleaner with a fuel injector battery pulse to open and close the valve automatically. Watching your video...I believe it's best to replace the filter rather than clean it.

[@perceive8159]

Good instruction video, easy to follow. The only thing I would do and use and have used differently is the small hammer, I wouldn't use a brass headed one but an aluminum headed one on these tiny delicate brass filter baskets. Brass on brass there isn't any shock absorbing factor there, basically hard against hard, the aluminum on brass has a cushioning factor going for it. The aluminum is shock absorbing. I'm not sure if you can buy them, I make my own of different head sizes as I have a machine shop. I'm not saying not too use brass but you will notice the difference using an aluminum driver/hammer and you won't markup or damage the brass surfaces as an extra bonus. Again thanks for the video.😎

[@jwandhistools]

I was wondering what those things were in the kit I just got. That's a cool flush tool.

[@norwegiansmores811]

Holy hannah you sure have changed alot over the past 9 years. before you used to look like one of my mates. now you remind me of my dad (but he's rocking the bald & white beard look)

[@china_mouse]

Nice. Ordered a bag with 100 filters :)

[@martinbuilt]

Awesome I'm glad you liked it thank you for watching

[@gregj.gotham4402]

Martinbuilt: another super video. I’m gonna get the removal tool, 50 basket screens and maybe hammer soon. I’ll use your links as I often do. I tried at the local u pick u save they said they never heard of you can ya imagine. WTH. LOL

[@martinbuilt]

That's awesome. Thank you for supporting the channel, I appreciate that.

[@davestewart9146]

Learn something new everyday, thank you sir 👍😁

[@martinbuilt]

Glad to hear it

[@Billy28376]

Cool I just bought the tool and I’m going to rebuild my 4 cyl jeep injectors.

[@martinbuilt]

Awesome 👌 Thank you for watching 👀

[@LEVUCARCHANNEL]

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[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I am glad you found it helpful, take care.

[@larney37]

This is a great reference video - thanks!

[@martinbuilt]

I'm glad you found it helpful

[@chuckanderson2190]

Hi martin, another great and timely vid for me. I'm doing my filters tomorrow. One question though...do you think using my arbor press to install them would be better than striking them with a hammer. My thought is, it would be more controllable and less "abusive?" (For lack of a better word) than a hammer. Thank you for all the great wisdom you give us.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I'm glad you found it helpful. Yeah I think you could use your Arbor press I'd be very gentle when pressing those filters in and you may even should place one a piece of tape or something on the underside of the Arbor press so no contaminants fall into your new filter or into the injector.

[@paredding]

Or even a drift to place on the filter rather than the direct impact on the face

[@wyattandwill12]

I tried to rebuild the injectors on my sedan years ago and did more harm than good since that was before I decided to just not cheap out and not buy the special tools (for many things not just this), especially because of how many dollars I’ve damage I’ve done trying to save money on tools. Maybe my injectors are the cause of my 98 XJ getting about 6mpg (hey didn’t you make the AW4 flush video? That was the best video for that job). Hopefully at least 2 or 3 injectors are okay mechanically because the rebuild kit was $20, not that that’s a bad price at all!

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Looking on how to remove the top cap on a hitachi oem fuel injector on my 2006 Subaru sti

[@mlubnani]

Nadie lobhabia mostrado antes muy bien gracias!!!

[@martinbuilt]

you are welcome!

[@rtscott5899]

have you ever found seat motors, or a a way around broken gears in the seats. I have 2 WJ s one 6 cyl. 1, 8 cly love both. Watch as many videos as you put out. keep up the good work.

[@martinbuilt]

I have never had any problem with the seat as of yet, thank you for watching.

[@Sean-lp6px]

A really good and professional video. I subscribed😁

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I really appreciate that. 😁👍

[@alfredorubio1994]

Martin the oring that you said is not replaceable, actually, it is. it is a oring retainer. i make myself those retainer with a plastic hose. and in china they sell them. after you buy it you have to use something to expand the retainer a little bit.

[@joncu8531]

Please make a video. Can’t find any info on the retainer install. I found someone selling the retainer but it seems so brittle to install.

[@ReplicaNova72]

Very easy to do! Thanks

[@martinbuilt]

You are welcome!

[@thephilosopher13]

I’m 40 seconds into the video and I already like you lol. Auto play started this video, I have 0 need in watching you do something I already know how to do, but I gotta support the algorithm since the video already started lol.

[@ryansmith1115]

Great info. Do you think this will work for an 07 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the 3.7 motor?

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, yes it should work but some injectors especially the later models like your own had no filter baskets at all.

[@sbsoutdooraction3055]

I have a Yamaha f60tjr can’t find the filters/baskets my injectors… please help!

[@NoWr2Run]

I use an appropriate size drywall screw & vice grips to pull them out. Love that tool & I'll have to pick one up. Also use heated ultrasonic cleaner on them, never had one go bad cleaning in ultrasonic cleaner ? I don't even bother trying to clean the baskets, I juist rip em out & install new, they are cheap. Great vid. SIR as always, you have some " KRAZY SMART MODS. that you do & your fab skills are " TOP NOTCH ". MAN DO I LOVE THAT HOOD SCOOP YOU FABBED & THE MUFFLER YOU BUILT SIR.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. yeah using a screw, that's the way I have done it before. no the heated ultrasonic bath has never damaged a injector, it does a great job of cleaning it inside and out.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@martinbuilt I ordered that tool on Amazon off of your link & I thank you for such GREAT VIDS. SIR. I've been subscribed to you before both of us had GRAY HAIR, LOL.

[@martinbuilt]

@@NoWr2Run Lol...Thank you, I appreciate your support.

[@NoWr2Run]

@@martinbuilt I just received my basket puller from Amazon, " FREAKIN WORKS GREAT ". Thank You so much for all you do, Henry from Pa.

[@db8crazy904]

Do u reverse the injectors polarity to reverse flow them?

[@martinbuilt]

no, it is a matter of putting power to the injector and then flushing fluid through it.

[@db8crazy904]

@@martinbuilt thank u, I appreciate that.

[@Junkawayllc]

Great video Martin, how would I know what type of filter basket to buy? I have a 18 F150 3.0 diesel. Thanks

[@precisiont5188]

How do I get the right filter baskets for my 2014 Ford Mustang v6 3.7?

[@alia176]

excellent video, thank you.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I appreciate that. I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@chrisdorantes3164]

Very helpful video, thank you! Do you know if those basket filters will fit the injectors for a GM 3.9 V6 ? (2007 Chevy Uplander Minivan)

[@martinbuilt]

It could be that those injectors don't even have filter baskets. amzn.to/35wPzji

[@jimharrington9963]

Awesome video. Thanks.

[@martinbuilt]

Glad you liked it!

[@davidm3210]

Great stuff, thanks captain!

[@martinbuilt]

You are very welcome, glad you found it helpful.😁

[@JasonStewartsStreak]

How do I know what size filter to buy for a 2015 Ford Taurus 3.5L fuel injector?

[@Diflok.pl_Przemek_Makowski]

Martin witch filter I can use for white injector with withe rubber ? Jeep wj 4.7 PT. I Ask because You put two links :) Thx for answers :)

[@martinbuilt]

if your looking for a complete kit this would work 8 Fuel Injector Seal Kit, 1 Pack amzn.to/2UbAU49

[@Diflok.pl_Przemek_Makowski]

@@martinbuilt thx Martin for help :)

[@MMD-z6z]

That little ring you said is probably unreplaceable, is actually replaceable.

[@martinbuilt]

Cool, send me a link to those little rings.

[@sadceffyy]

Hey man good job! I wanted to ask you how to you know what size injectors do you have cause i bought 6 siemens injectors used for my rb25 and the guy is not sure what size ( cc or lb ) the injectors was and are the filters for the injectors all the same size ? Thanks 🙏🏼🌹

[@martinbuilt]

I google the injector for specs. or go to www.witchhunter.com/injectordata1.php and they have many of the injector flow rates and ohm reading.

[@sadceffyy]

@@martinbuilt thank you for the fast response and the good info! Cheers

[@daveweister6723]

Have you removed the filter baskets from a DEKA injector for a mercury outboard? I don't see a filter at all unless it is down inside the injector farther.

[@martinbuilt]

I have not. Some of the fuel injectors do not have filter baskets, should be right there at the top of the inlet side of the injector if it has one.

[@ryad1717]

HI how are you? good job. i want ask you abut how can replace the filter of GDI injectors.

[@saheedakorede5749]

Mr Martin. Just been wanting to ask this like forever. Will filters work optimally without filter baskets? Thanks

[@martinbuilt]

I have seen some injectors from the factory with no filter baskets. I personally don't like it. I think there would be little to no gain in performance.

[@darwinthompson9219]

I wish u were my neighbor...i replace timing chain tensioner on my 99 wj 4.7 ur vids are awesome and helpful if u could answer a question..i need know where time chain teeth left and right where should the v8 mark be?

[@martinbuilt]

V8 needs to be straight up on both cam gears.

[@tsmith578]

Hey Martin, since you have a fair amount of experience with cleaning, testing and replacing parts on fuel injectors. I was wondering if you could maybe tell me if you ever tried different styles of pintle caps on fuel injectors, and if so have you noticed any specific or significant difference between the spray patterns with different ones. I am going to be swapping out some single hole injectors for some four hole injectors In a ZJ with the 4.0 engine. And I am wondering if it would be better to use the flat washer style pintle caps, or the cone style pintle caps. The Bosch type three injectors fit either style pintle caps, but since the ZJ never came stock with type three injectors, I am interested in knowing what might work best. And if you don't have any experience with this, maybe I just give you a idea of what to do on a Saturday when you want to learn something new. Thank you. Tim from Wisconsin

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah, you're not gonna see much if any difference whatsoever with a different style of pintle cap. As long as you're not using the ones from the single hole injectors. The only thing about the ones with the flat type style washers. Just make sure they fit properly into the intake manifold. Thank you for watching.

[@tsmith578]

@@martinbuilt I'll be sure to check for the fitment of them. Have you had issues with the flat washer style pintle caps before.?

[@tsmith578]

@@martinbuilt I am using the original 1995 style intake manifold

[@ryansmith1115]

Also, where did you get that nice little brass hammer?

[@wagnermagalhaes00]

I have a question unrelated to injectors. Which brand of hydraulic chain tensioners do you recommend for the 3.7 Jeep Liberty engine?

[@smithraymond09029]

Great demo video. I bought this tool after I struggled with those pesky trying to remove them with a crew and a vice. I think it will be worth the $8.

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, the screw and vise does work but, this tool makes it go much smoother.

[@kalani1987]

Does GM injectors have a filter basket? I'm referring to the LS applications.

[@felixledouxechabituhabugic2750]

Marvellous! But how do I get the tool? I am in Cameroon. Thanks

[@TheAbrunqaj]

Would it be ok to install new injectors without the baskets? I ordered new injectors for my 08 Honda Pilot and they didn’t come with baskets. They are standard ones from rockauto.

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah it'll be okay to install those. I have seen some injectors that are OEM with no filter baskets.

[@rileyshaw2131]

I have a question about the little ring on the end that’s not replaceable. What if it’s scraped and/or dented? What can that cause/effect?

[@martinbuilt]

as long as the ring is still there you'll be okay. It is only there to hold the O-ring in place.

[@danielebbeling4056]

Can we improve fuel economy through injector choice on older vehicles ; like a Volvo B-230 F red block ?

[@martinbuilt]

Yes you can. I have improved fuel economy on my 98 Jeep Cherokee XJ going to the Bosch 4 hole injector 703 or 784. And also improved performance and gas mileage with the Denso 12582704 12 hole injector.

[@danielebbeling4056]

@@martinbuilt Thank you ! I am running many miles daily !

[@erichgarcia1]

Good job 👏

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, I'm glad you liked it.

[@oqhr]

Where can I find a filter for any car? My car is 2012 gmc yukon

[@andykliszcz9102]

How do you know which filter to get for which injector please? Are they universal?

[@martinbuilt]

For the most part yes they are universal.

[@sweetpea9206]

Martin, Hey and thanks 😊 🙏 from poor old lady.

[@martinbuilt]

you are welcome, glad I could help.

[@sergiomartinez8365]

Does a srt front bumper fit on a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee?

[@Diesel735]

Question: Removed the filter baskets from older Bosch type top feed injector # INP-470. ( Japanese car ) The rebuild kit comes with smaller replacement filters 6mm X 3mm X 12mm and the original filter baskets are longer with 4 little ' nibs ' on the bottom (measured) 6mm X 3mm x 14mm. Is it ok to use the new shorter universal replacement filters?

[@martinbuilt]

Yes, those filter baskets should work with no problem.

[@nas979]

What size are those filter baskets?

[@mr280zxt]

Hi Martin. Thank you for the video. Great work. Do you also do this professionally?. If you do, I would like to send you set of 6 injectors to be cleaned and rebuild? Thanks

[@bingbingy1007]

My filter baskets are recessed into the injectors farther. Should I use a punch to get them down in there?

[@martinbuilt]

What is the injector part number and what vehicle is this for. I've never seen filter baskets that are recessed into the injector.

[@bingbingy1007]

@@martinbuilt They're the stock Delphi injectors on a 2004 Impala, 3.4L base model. Model #25323971. The top edge of the baskets are about 3/8 inch down and there's a ridge on the inside of the injector. I had pulled 3 of the 6 out and then re-watched the video, and then said, "Oh, wait. This is different." I wish I could send you a pic.

[@martinbuilt]

@@bingbingy1007 I found some pictures of those injectors and I don't think they have filter baskets at all. I have seen this with some other injectors where they don't have them and can't be installed because the opening is oversized.

[@bingbingy1007]

@@martinbuilt No, I've already pulled baskets out of 3 of them. The replacement baskets I ordered are smaller than the originals, but the top pieces seem to be the same size. Do you have an email address where I can send pics of one with the basket still in there along with the ones I pulled out? I am the original owner of the car and have never had any work done on the injectors.

[@GASSmallEngine]

I have an injector for my m800 which takes yellow top super/corolla injector 1001-87650..how do I know which filter baskets to get?

[@martinbuilt]

I looked into those injectors. I'm sure they take the filter baskets that I listed in the description.

[@GASSmallEngine]

@@martinbuilt you listed two... I m gonna order them and the tool through your links just wanna be sure I get it right.

[@GASSmallEngine]

@@martinbuilt i clicked on the 12mm x 6mm ones and the link says unavailable.

[@SeanDIY]

Pretty cool. For the average Joe, wouldn't it be better just to buy new injectors?

[@mohamedcheikhali6008]

How do tou know what size filter to get . Thank you!

[@martinbuilt]

Most of the injectors out there take the same one Bosch the Denso, Bendix and Siemens

[@mohamedcheikhali6008]

@@martinbuilt thank you for the quick response!! Thank you !!

[@jeff666p]

What do you do when the brass piece is stuck

[@martinbuilt]

See if you can find a wood screw that has a chorus thread that will fit properly. I used to use those to do the same thing as the tool does. Then lock the screw into a bench vice and pull on the injector

[@corey7533]

Great job, what do you think I the best injectors to use for out 4.7?

[@martinbuilt]

well we're about to find out which Siemens injector it best but as far as non-factory injector go I like Denso 12582704 and Bosch 280156161

[@62ejo]

Martin where did the tool come from?????Thxs again.....

[@martinbuilt]

I got it from Amazon, here is a link Fuel Injector Filter Basket Removal Tool amzn.to/2XPN4AA

[@alfenner3309]

@@martinbuilt anyway a guy can ship you injectors to repair?

[@darwinthompson9219]

Please im stuck i have done everything beside put belt back on and tighten everything down ..i turn key get p1492 or 3.. its not turning over do i need to move timing chain teeth parts on right and left of motor

[@martinbuilt]

That code has nothing to do with the timing chain

[@P.A.C.E.automotive]

You probably left your battery temp sensor unplugged or broke the sensor or its wires during your repair.

[@tomkoish]

Will these filters work for my 2006 durango 4.7 flex fuel? I bought all new injectors from advance and they came with no filters...

[@martinbuilt]

I have seen injectors without filters and those have really big openings and the filter baskets are much smaller.

[@WilliamHogendobler]

Do I understand correctly, they can not be reused once removed?

[@martinbuilt]

Yeah the filter baskets I would not reuse them once they've been removed. I would be way concerned about contamination while you were removing them or that the screw that screws into the filter basket, puierced the basket.

[@2bnax]

PLACING A PIECE OF METAL ACROSS CAN GIVE A WIDER SURFACE AREA TO HAMMER & PREVENT ACCIDENTALLY DAMAGING THE SIDE OF INJECTOR

[@tuneup35]

Nice video

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you I'm glad you liked it and found it helpful.

[@ronhobyak9902]

12 flashlights ... Someone goes to Harbor Freight. LOL!

[@martinbuilt]

yes I do but near as often as I go to Pic-a-Part 😄

[@ZZZRSC]

Thanks for the clear and well made video, although I didn't need to see removal process for all six injectors. Your Amazon link to the universal 50 filters is broken, and in your video description, I think you meant "reverse" flush, not "reserve" flush.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

Thank you for the film. I have 2 injectors which are of somewhat different type, like shown in this film. 4x New Fuel Injectors for 2001-2002 Saturn SW2 SL2 SC2 1.9L I4 25178967 25178968 4Pcs Fuel Injectors For 2003-2005 Pontiac Sunfire Chevy Cavalier 2.2L 832-11211 I have the filter baskets same as shown in this film, but I see they will go through the top opening, kind of fell into the hole. Pls could you tell how to change the Basket Filters in those injectors. The filters are sitting deep inside. I ordered that tool the film is about, but don't know if it can be used on that type of injectors. I bought another type of injectors for the same car (2001 Saturn SL2), which are SET OF 4 ROCHESTER FUEL INJECTOR 1996-2001 SATURN DOHC 1.9L L4 on those same basket filters, but the injectors' sockets are different than original ones, so I'd better stay w/original type for right now. And in general it would be good to know what Basket Filters to buy and how to replace them on those injectors w/larger top inlets. Thank you again.

[@martinbuilt]

It kind of sounds like you didn't actually remove any filter baskets .some injectors don't have filter baskets to begin with.. I have seen fuel injectors that come with no filter baskets.

[@olenaerhardt7725]

@@martinbuilt Thank you so much for the replay. I also started to think that maybe those filters have filter baskets built in or no filter baskets at all (but that looked kind of strange to me, since everyone is replacing those filter baskets). No, I didn't remove any filter baskets from those injectors, just looked inside: below, like in the middle of the height of the injector it looks like some structure similar to the filter basket, but maybe it is smth else, just certain design and no basket at all. Thank you again for you opinion, I was just guessing, good to know that the injectors w/no filter baskets exist, most likely the ones I have are of that type. I've cleaned the original Saturn injectors, replaced o-rings and can install them now without looking for those filter baskets, especially a new set (for future or smth) of injectors for Saturn has exactly same design.

[@GASSmallEngine]

I've also subscribed

[@martinbuilt]

Thank you, Mark

[@GASSmallEngine]

@@martinbuilt no problem I ordered spare injectors, but I also ordered the tool and the 12mm x 6mm x 3mm baskets.

[@edwarddilbert2810]

Hey brother can find that injector basket removable tool on Amazon?

[@martinbuilt]

Fuel Injector Filter Basket Removal Tool amzn.to/2XPN4AA

[@BleakReality]

Just had injectors returned to me with that lip broke annnd somehow or another i think this is exactly what happened when installing basket. Not happy hoping we can resolve this.

[@MrGlassAnkles]

look at all your freebie harbor freight lights, lol.

[@martinbuilt]

and that's not all of them...lol

[@MMD-z6z]

WTF why not a full video instead of pratting about with click bait?

[@arlecxisperez5058]

If you needed this video to learn on how to remove the filter, you probably shouldn't be working on anything in your car

[@thuff86]

Gotta be a way of removing these without destroying them, one would imagine.