Replace injector seals

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Replace injector seals

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I know there are a few posts on this, but I've noticed a very small drip @ #4 injector, especially if it doesn't start right away.(Fuel pressure issue? Replaced pump with recommended aftermarket one) Hard to tell if just line or injectors seals so I bought new seals ( 2 each, right). In earlier post there was mention of factory swagged fittings @ injectors. Can this be replaced with fuel hose (8mm right) and proper clamps.

Here's the plan

Check injectors for spray pattern
Install new seals and lines/clamps

Got some good tips from earlier posts but want to know if there are any tips/tricks not mentioned. Seems straightforward but sometimes those are the tasks that give me the most trouble

As always thanks
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Re: Replace injector seals

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I don't think you would get a fuel leak dripping from a bad seal? I think you'd end up with a cylinder running lean from extra air drawn in.. More likely its the supply hoses from the fuel rail to the injector. Yes, fuel hose clamps can be used. A simple confirmation of the source of the leak would be to add the clamps on the existing injector/hose(s) you found leaking and see if it stops.

If the hoses are really old or brittle, you probably want to replace your them any way.
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Re: Replace injector seals

Post by sierraspider »

I took a second look and the clamps don't look factory, suggesting perhaps lines were changed. I think I'm going to start with the simple fix you suggest (clamp !st, then line) and see what happens. The injector seals were cheap and the plugs look just right (light tan).

Thanks
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