Im in the process of placing new valve cover gaskets on my 88 camaro. i have no real skills in this type of thing but was told that anyone could do it. Plus i dont want to pay $150 for someone else to do it when i can do it for $16. So i have the top part of the MPFI off, and trying to take off the fuel rail (having problems) then it starts pouring. i put a shirt over the intake, shut the hood and run for cover. so im screwed cause i have no way to finish something that im stumped on anyway.

 

just use a prybar/flathead screwdriver to pull out the fuel rail.

 

so the actual fuel injectors pop out with the fuel rail?

 

Yes the injectors pop out with the fuel rail. Its very simple. I had a 86 Fiero with a 2.8 MPFI V6, same motor as in your camaro so I know first hand.

 

yep.

and they just push right back in.

 

while the injectors are out, replace the o-rings. Inexpensive insurance to prevent a future problem. Also, lube up the outside of the o-rings before putting injectors back in manifold, will ease instalation & prevent tearing them.

 

IF correct one or two bolts hold down.
Yes, it does pry off "with effort".
Yes new o rings are cheap insurance
About $3-5
Definetly fine minimal lube "O" rings with motor oil before inserting.

By the time you are through with this project you will respect why they would charge ya the $150 especially since you admit:

so im screwed cause i have no way to finish something that im stumped on anyway.

$16 for good quality gaskets is cheap.
YEP this job rates high on PITA scale!

 

I didn't think it was a PITA. Once you do it a few times there is nothing to it. Belive me its harder on a fiero, lol.

 

Once you do it a few times there is nothing to it.

WHY so many times?
I like doing things on cars once.
I let someone else bleed my brakes & change rear brake hose.
Just cause I'm sore sprained shoulder.
I have to drive 25 miles back again to have the brakes bled correct again.
Do it once & do it right, is the lazy way for me!
EVEN WHEN I PASS CAR TO OTHERS they should do that, too!

 

Previous owner of the Fiero had stripped a spark plug head off. Try getting to the plug with the fuel injection on in a Fiero.

Tried multiple things to get the plug out, and inbetween attempts I put everything back on as to keep debris and insects out of my engine.