What should I do if my fuel injector is leaking?
Unless the body of the injector is leaking, which is rare, replacing the O-ring seals is all that is needed. It is also a good idea to clean the injectors when repairing leaks, and it is also best to clean and service all the injectors at the same time.
What to do if fuel pump fuse is leaking?
Remove the fuel pump fuse, wrap the leaking injector with a shop towel to soak up the gasoline and start the car. Allow the car to run until it stalls. This step relieves the fuel pressure in the fuel rail and the rail can safely be removed. Disconnect the injector wiring harness and remove the fuel rail bolts that hold the rail in place.
When to replace O-ring seals on injectors?
Unless the body of the injector is leaking, which is rare, replacing the O-ring seals is all that is needed. It is also a good idea to clean the injectors when repairing leaks, and it is also best to clean and service all the injectors at the same time. The injectors are all held in place by a common injector-rail.
When do you need to replace a fuel injector?
Fuel injectors are often needlessly replaced when they develop a leak. Unless the body of the injector is leaking, which is rare, replacing the O-ring seals is all that is needed. It is also a good idea to clean the injectors when repairing leaks, and it is also best to clean and service all the injectors at the same time.
What should I use to fix a leaking injector pump?
Using carb cleaner and a toothbrush, clean the area completely. Carb cleaner dries quickly, and you should never use water, it could end up in your fuel system. In the materials it mentions that you should purchase 10 of each copper seats and O-rings. You will not need this many, but it is good to have extra in case you mess up.
How much does it cost to clean an injector pump?
You will also need to purchase a special socket that is splined on the inside in order to remove the valves from the top of the injector pump. Bosch sells these sockets for about $50. Before you get started on the injector pump, the day before you need to completely clean and degrease your engine.
How do you remove a valve from an injector pump?
Use the special splined socket to remove the valves from the pump. There is a small spring inside the valve that you can lose if you aren’t careful. The copper seat sits under this spring, you can use your tweezers to put it in place.