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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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Leaky Fuel Injectors

I have a 1988 iroc tpi 350 186,000 miles on engine. 2 of my injectors are leaking, for #7 and #2 cylinders . Would it be the injectors themselves or the O-rings on the fuel rail (gas is leaking from the top of the injectors, look like where the injector connects to the fuel rail) and how could I tell if it was the injectors. Also where can I get injectors on the sameday of fix. Autozone and O'Reily have to order them down here in Houston TX. Thanks John
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 06:54 PM
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Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
If gas is running down the outside of the injectors from the top, I would have to say the o-rings are shot inside the fuel rail. For it to be the injectors leaking that way, the tops would have to be broken. Also check the 4 bolts securing the fuel rail to the intake manifold for tightness. Should be tightened to 15 foot pounds.

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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:01 PM
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Trickster The bolts were the first thing I checked cause I didn't realy want to pull the plenum and runners off but I guess I'll be do it this weekend, appreciate it. John
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Old Feb 3, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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I can feel the pain and sympathize with you John, been there and done that several times and it didn't feel any better at any time.

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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Just think of the good points though, not the pain and agony you will go thru. The O-Rings are a lot cheaper than injectors.
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