Is it worth having a brand new spare injection pump "just in case" - GU ZD30DDTi??

[gr2y61]

Hi guys,

I recently had a non-start issue on my GU Patrol ZD30DDTi (2002 my) due to a failed blue 100 AMP glow fuse connector.
Before I got it sorted myself thanks to this forum, I had loads of suggestions from local mechanics thinking of injection pump and injectors... So I started looking for a replacement IP and eventually found one, brand new re-conditioned by a reputable company in Spain from which I had bought an AC compressor for my other truck (Isuzu Trooper) and their products are recon at very high standards and come with a 2 year warranty.

So, now that I sorted my problem, costing me 20 Euros (I'm in France), I am just wondering if it is worth still buying that new IP which comes with a 2 year warranty (therefore reliable as they claim using only original Bosch parts to rebuild the pumps) to have it as a spare one at home, in case one day my IP fails.

The pump costs 930 Euros (roughly $1,500 AUD) including the spare part deposit. Obviously if I do buy it, I will have to forget the deposit.

What do you guys think? Is it really worth it to have a spare one for my Patrol or is it just kinda waist of money?

Cheers

[mudski]

And if your current IP fails in 2 years and 1 month you will be fitting a new IP with no warranty.

1 million percent a waste of coin.

[gr2y61]

And if your current IP fails in 2 years and 1 month you will be fitting a new IP with no warranty.

1 million percent a waste of coin.

I meant the 2 year warranty was "proof" of reliability so I wasn't quite concerned if it was to fail after that period.
But you're 100 per cent right, total waste of money and I could do better use of it
Cheers mate!

[pollenface]

I think that's probably overkill.

Just food for thought, I have started running a fuel additive to control water and algae to help protect the pump and injectors over time.

[gr2y61]

I think that's probably overkill.

Just food for thought, I have started running a fuel additive to control water and algae to help protect the pump and injectors over time.

Any advice for a good additive? Heard some owners add 500 ml of 2 stroke engine oil per full tank to help lubricate the pump. Never tried tho.

[pollenface]

Fuel doctor is my additive of choice, made in Australia. Not sure what would be available in France.

[Hodge]

Fuel doctor is my additive of choice, made in Australia. Not sure what would be available in France.

That's what I've been using for years. Swear by it !

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[gr2y61]

Fuel doctor is my additive of choice, made in Australia. Not sure what would be available in France.

We've quite a few brands up here, will compare with fuel doctor and see what matches best. You guys have plenty of good stuff in Australia and a wonderful country!