Hello all.

Just got through changing all my valve cover gaskets and now and see I have the #3 injector has a 'slight' leak - more of a seaping.
Amazing how getting all that leaking oil out of the way can help.

I would imagine the first step would be to see if it can be tightened a bit.

How best to do this - still learning.
I see there is a hard line that is attached to all 6 injectors along the side, looks like it is designed to equalize pressure - yes/no?

Do I remove this line and then the injector line in order to access the injector to tighten it down?

Are crush washers involved between the injector and block?

It's not bad at all, just want to see if I can keep things clean and problem free.

 

that line that is attached to all is a return

There are washers between the head and injector.

JD used one big bolt to hold them in. If that leaks, you get more of a carbon mess. the indidual line from #3 to the pump may be leaking at the banjo fitting.

 

The injector pressure line can be tightened without removing the drain manifold. The nut on the main pressure line on top of the injector is tightened to only 22 foot pounds of torque. They get a bit loose over time, and just require a retorque.

If the drain manifold assembly is leaking at the copper washers on the banjo, it is best to replace the washers and then retighten.