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DEF Injector Protection

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#1 ·
So Im about to embark on a 3,000 mile road trip from Toledo to Denver and back next week. Not that I'm too nervous about the injector having problem but it is sitting in the back of my mind. It would be nice to get off the beaten path without any hesitation or second thought about it. But, figured this was worth a try. Any diesel guys out there have access to a skid plate for this issue between these two points. Since I'm driving this distance, it might be easier if someone had access to one or a fix for it and I could stop by and pick it up or could perform a proven fix. Its worth a try anyways

If anyone has some other ideas let me know. Its only 3 weeks old. MOPAR offroad wheels and rock rails have already been ordered....
 
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Probably not enough time to get a skid plate from Dom. I think he's out of them. Try gently pulling the hose and easing it upward and zip-tying it to something convenient so that it's snug against the frame. It isn't as protective as a plate, but it does reduce the harness' exposure. I am in the same predicament. So far, the zip tie is holding and the harness is no longer the low point of the undercarriage.


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Well, it looks like Jeep is finally trying to address this issue. Not as adequately or completely as Dom has with his plate, but along the same lines that some of us already undertook--zip tying the DEF injector line in a few places to keep it snug against the bottom of the frame. Here is the RRT:

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/tsb/tsb_wk2_2500414.pdf

I was able to accomplish the same thing with one zip tie. Jeep's workaround uses three, which will hopefully be more robust.


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Well, it looks like Jeep is finally trying to address this issue. Not as adequately or completely as Dom has with his plate, but along the same lines that some of us already undertook--zip tying the DEF injector line in a few places to keep it snug against the bottom of the frame. Here is the RRT:

http://www.wk2jeeps.com/tsb/tsb_wk2_2500414.pdf

I was able to accomplish the same thing with one zip tie. Jeep's workaround uses three, which will hopefully be more robust.


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Thanks for this very useful information. My son is picking up a 2014 Overland tomorrow and I sent the dealer a copy of the RRT to address this issue before he picks it up. After reading about all the DEF related problems we came close to canceling this purchase. Really hopeful this fix avoids the problems others have experienced.

JHellow
 
#6 ·
Just getting into this one but if dom wants to send me his plans I could perhaps mass produce these for him so there's no shortage and he can just handle the sales end of it (not looking to cut into his little business/hobby). Just figured i'd offer. I have a machine shop with the latest in Haas CNCs so whatever it is I can either do it or bend it.
 
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Has anyone had the RRT/TSB (zip ties) applied and have Dom's plate installed?

I am having the RRT installed today. I removed Dom's plate before taking it in.
 
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I did my own TSB/Zip Tie install while I was installing Dom's plate. The DEF hose that runs along the frame rail is attached with a few clips but isn't held tight against anything. A stick could easily snag it. I zip tied it in 3 additional places so it is held tight against the black plastic track. Dom's plate covers the area close to the injector so everything is reasonably protected now.
 

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Also, was wondering if you guys have any more information other than what we already know and have here on the forum that I should put on this website/blog I've kinda been waiting on my buddy to help me out with. He finally has some time. All it is , is a place where ppl can maybe find the issue easier and not have to search thru the forum to find out what's what. Obviously so one can contact me as well to purchase , but you guys get the idea.

Also be on the look out for the plate in a diesel magazine or two :). Not sure when.
 
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