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Fuel Injection Part 463-1678

Remanufactured fuel injection part, cross-ref 463-1678, 398-1498, E320D. Bench-tested before shipment.

Cross-reference / interchange numbers

463-1678398-1498E320D9521A030H
Condition
Remanufactured — not a genuine OEM new part
Warranty
12 months
Testing
Bench-tested: injection quantity, return flow, opening pressure, leakage
Application
C7.1
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About this part

463-1678 is supplied as a remanufactured replacement fuel injection part. Cross-reference numbers: 463-1678, 398-1498, E320D, 9521A030H. Application recorded for this part: C7.1. Fuel is delivered to this injector already pressurised by the rail. What it contributes is timing and atomisation — opening and closing within milliseconds, several times per combustion event on modern engines. Small changes in spray pattern or opening behaviour show up quickly as noise, smoke and rising consumption. Common indicators are rough or unstable idle, smoke that was not there before, higher fuel consumption on the same duty cycle, diesel knock under load, and in some cases fuel dilution of the engine oil from an injector that is leaking internally. Do a return-flow check before buying anything. Comparing leak-off volumes between cylinders takes minutes, and if one injector returns far more than its neighbours, that single test has answered the question. Before fitting: clean the seat thoroughly, use new copper washers and seals, and torque the clamp to the engine manufacturer’s figure. Replace as a set where possible, and check whether the ECU needs the new units’ classification codes written in afterwards. Rebuild process: full teardown and measurement first, then replacement of all wear components, machining back to specification where required, followed by calibration and bench testing. The difference between this and a cleaned used part is the measurement and test record — we hold every unit to the specification for the part number, not just to 'it runs'. Test sheets available on request, and every unit ships with a 12-month warranty.

Specifications

Part number463-1678
ConditionRemanufactured (not a genuine OEM new part)
Cross-reference463-1678, 398-1498, E320D, 9521A030H
ApplicationC7.1
ProcessDisassembled, cleaned, measured, wear parts replaced, machined to specification
Bench testDelivery, return flow, opening pressure and leakage recorded before dispatch
Warranty12 months
Fitment note. Several part numbers in this family look similar. Confirm the number on your existing unit, the engine model and the machine or vehicle application before ordering. Send us a nameplate photo and we will verify the match before dispatch.
All manufacturer names, symbols and part numbers are used for identification and cross-reference purposes only. We are not an authorised distributor and are not affiliated with the original equipment manufacturer. Products offered are remanufactured or new aftermarket replacement parts unless stated otherwise.

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