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leaky injectors

Old Apr 5, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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leaky injectors

ok i just installed my 16 cm(love it ) and i popped the hood and looked at it to make sure everything worked fine, and i noticed bubbles coming from the 5th cylinder injector. and also i have oil and perhaps a fuel mix all the way down the side of my block , so im going to spray a lot of degreaser on it and clean it up, hoping its just from the old valve cover gaskets i just replaced, and see what happens. to fix this do i just tighten the fittings around them? im afraid it might be hurting my fuel milage. but i wouldnt need new injectors would I , but it would be an excuse
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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When I installed my head after the headgasket job, I replaced the little copper washers underneath the injectors. One of them has since leaked a bit. It hasn't caused me any problems, but I plan on looking into it when it warms up again. Mine did the same thing, fuel leaking down the side of the block. I am guessing the washer isn't seated correctly or it needs replaced. I would think that is most likely your problem. Otherwise check your line connections and bleeder screws.

-Steve
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Try loosening the injector and retightening it, sometimes that will seal them up. Failing that, you'll have to pull that injector, clean the bore, install a new copper, and put 'er back together. Not really a big deal.
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