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Offline theclash

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fuel injectors
« on: 21 December 2010, 20:42 »
got a fuel leak looks like its pooling between the 2 middle injectors. how many seals are there on each injector and how hard of a job is it to pull them out/put them back again...never done injectors before so not sure whats involved, or could it be coming from somewhere else

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Re: fuel injectors
« Reply #1 on: 21 December 2010, 22:37 »
What motor?
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Re: fuel injectors
« Reply #2 on: 22 December 2010, 08:40 »
assuming its a digi, there are 2 seals per injector. rail is held onto head with allen bolts, then injectors are held into the inserts by friction alone.  a leak like you describe could be down to the fuel rail itself, so if it was me i would buy a spare rail and rebuild that, then swap it over.

actually I would start by checking both the fuel lines to the rail, make sure they aren't perished. usually they crack at the ends, if so chop around 5-10mm off and refit with new fuel clips. if lines look really bad then replace, can be tricky to get the routing right, one of them is bent into an S shape. I managed with tweaking and strategically placed clips. make sure they cant rub on anything though!
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Re: fuel injectors
« Reply #3 on: 22 December 2010, 21:36 »
yes its a digi. are the allen bolts holding the fuel rail awkward to get at/out... what else do i need to take off to get to it..is it a job i can tackle myself or is it a job for a garage.

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Re: fuel injectors
« Reply #4 on: 22 December 2010, 22:18 »
It's really not a tough job.  You should be able to do it yourself if you're reasonably competent.
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Re: fuel injectors
« Reply #5 on: 22 December 2010, 22:32 »
It's really not a tough job.  You should be able to do it yourself if you're reasonably competent.

thats what i wanted to hear  :smiley: gonna give it a go when weather warms up