How do you replace a fuel injector?
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Cruiser
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How do you replace a fuel injector?
My RKC seems to have a bad fuel injector, the rear cylinder has some intermittent missing at low rpms. Is this something I can change myself? I see there are places that clean them. Is this worthwhile? Maybe someone can direct me to credible info.
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Jay
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Jay
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Do you have to remove tank to change plug wire?
Thanks for the helpful feedback. My independent shop said it might be a fuel injector or valve problem. I just took a compression reading myself and they are both 150 lbs.
So I want to replace the pluq wires at least. Do I have to remove the gas tank to change the plug wires?
So I want to replace the pluq wires at least. Do I have to remove the gas tank to change the plug wires?
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You can reach in & unplug the injectors w/tank on. I had my rear one go out about 1-2 months ago. With the engine running, if you spray a flamable brake clean into the air intake & see what it does. Mine on the front portion of the throtlle opening would cause it to die but on the rear part I could spray all I wanted to & no change. I unplugged the injector & redid the spray method & that cylinder smoothed out. I then put a noid light on the injector wires & it was flashing the way it was supposed to. Changed out the injectors & it ran ok (pkugges fouled, ETS was bad & needed to readjust the TPS, now it runs better than it ever has but mileage is down to 32 mpg ( was around 45-50). Biggest thing when you pull the tank are the fuel lines, the forward one (pressure is at an angle & easy to cross thread, other than that it was pretty simple.
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Cant remover injector
I have the same problem. Multiple codes for r injector. I pulled of the clamp and lines but I think Im going to break the injector trying to remove it. I have lubed it and can work it back and forth with a crescent wrench. Still wont come out.
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Thanks for the helpful feedback. My independent shop said it might be a fuel injector or valve problem. I just took a compression reading myself and they are both 150 lbs.
So I want to replace the pluq wires at least. Do I have to remove the gas tank to change the plug wires?
So I want to replace the pluq wires at least. Do I have to remove the gas tank to change the plug wires?
I am think based on what your indy said you might want to seek out a mechanic. That is of course if they physically checked or did you just describe it to them. Check all the other obvious components 1st. Good luck.