I had a shop install mine cause im in OK working right now and I was dissapointed becouse I wanted the experience of doin it myself but now im glad cause it kinda sounds like a pain.

 

its definately nice to know whats inside that engine huh? anyone know how much 6 high pressure connector tubes cost?

 

I think they are $13 a piece

 

oh, man, I thought they would follow the trend on every other part on these trucks and cost a grand...

if they are that cheap, I will just buy new ones and not constantly worry about them being out of order.

 

Just my opinion, I think we all get a little to carried away with things. I have changed my injectors 6 times, I have 2 sets and I have never changed connector tubes. Thats why their are torque specs to make sure the tubes are properly seated. No problems, no leaks and 30K later Im not worried.

 

Dodge wants $72.00 a piece.

 

Looking at my receipt here there $22.30ea ($133.80 for set) from Broadway Ford in St Louis. Thats why I try not to go to dealer. I was in a bind last weak and bought 4 new balancer bolts from dealer $18 dollars what a rip. WE had a conversation where he told me that its because it has the cummins emblim on them. I told him that thats cause Dodge has to big of pockets and that if I'm not in a bind a cummins dealer saves you a butt load of cash.

 

I agree. I try not to buy anything from the Dodge dealerships around here if I can help it.

 

Do you need a special torque wrench for the connector tubes or will a regular ratchet style work?

 

i believe you can use a normal torque wrench, it calls for 37ft lbs

 

i had a bid in on the tubes that were on ebay for 31 bucks then in the 1 minute left mark somehow somone won with 32 bucks my luck. i think you can use a crows foot on the wrench also for clearance if needed.

 

The last time I did it , it was recomended to go to 40 lbs on the connector tubes.

 

this is the set of directions I used, that called for 37ft lbs

http://www.dynomitediesel.com/user_p...20Instructions

i have heard 40ft lbs before, but I am probably gonna stick with 37 when I put my tubes back in.

 

Fuel in your oil SHOWS that they are leaking at the injector to tube conenction.