TBI trouble on 4 cyl.
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Car: 82 camaro
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TBI trouble on 4 cyl.
My car is dumping feul when you crank on it if you unplug the injecter it stop but Im not getting a mist of feul but am getting a bunch of feul. Replaced injector and still having the same problen.And replaced computer but still getting alot of feul.
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From: Gardendale, AL., USA
Car: '89 Formula
Engine: 305 TBI
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Sounds like you need a new injector, or possibly one, or both, of the "O" rings are shot.
AZ has 'em....so do the junkyards. They are easy to replace(about a 20 minute project).......just make sure to disconnect the battery before you start!
AZ has 'em....so do the junkyards. They are easy to replace(about a 20 minute project).......just make sure to disconnect the battery before you start!
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TBI injectors wont 'mist' the fuel in. It actually has slots at angles below the pintle that spray the fuel out in a cone shape. Seldom drip and almost never clog, so basically the fuel injecter(s) almost never go bad. If the car runs fine and doesnt flood out on startup then dont worry about it.
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Thats definatly an interesting problem. How does it look? Is it a series of large pulses of fuel when the engine is cranking? Does the computer ever illuminate the check engine light? It might be a good idea to check the fuel pressure. Maybe the return line is blocked. Also check the coolant temp sensor to make sure its functioning. I think this can be done with a DVM but I dont remember what the resistance to temperature curve looks like. If thats registering a really low temperature (high or infinite resistance) then the computer will add much more fuel then necessary on startup.
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Double check your "O" rings. If they get scored or twisted during installation(especially the smaller one) it will dump fuel like a mad man!
Trust me...I've made that mistake more than once......the last time it required an oil change!
Trust me...I've made that mistake more than once......the last time it required an oil change!
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What he said ^
Even though it doesnt leak when the injector is unplugged its still worth checking just the same. Take a towel or some other absorbant obeject that can get dirty and place it under the injector. Prime the pump several times and then check to see if any gas on the towel. There should be none when the system is under pressure. If not, check to make sure teh o-rings arnt scored or torn. If so, replace them, and make sure to lightly lube them with clean motor oil before installation so they dont hang and get all twisted up and damaged again.
Even though it doesnt leak when the injector is unplugged its still worth checking just the same. Take a towel or some other absorbant obeject that can get dirty and place it under the injector. Prime the pump several times and then check to see if any gas on the towel. There should be none when the system is under pressure. If not, check to make sure teh o-rings arnt scored or torn. If so, replace them, and make sure to lightly lube them with clean motor oil before installation so they dont hang and get all twisted up and damaged again.
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