Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Injector Install question-confused

[sheamc]

I have looked over the haynes manual and just found the Injector install sheet for 24V on the Tech/FAQ page. The biggest and most glaring difference was the removal/no-removal of the cross-over tubes. The manual says do so-period. The info on the FAQ page said to pry out slightly on the cross over tubes. Which one guys? Don't want to bugger up this part.



Thanks,

Shea

 

[MCummings]

Just pry it out a little, no need to completely remove it.



Merrick

 

[aircop]

What he said, just pull them out a little. No need to remove them.

 

[Bob Cochran]

As I recall the feed tubes needed to be replace on some years. The 2001 is not one of them.

 

[MCummings]

'98. 5's. After that you are the clear.



Even then, some have re-used the '98. 5 without issue, but it's safe to replace them in the '98. 5 year.



Cummins used too soft of a metal in the '98. 5 year and the tubes would distort when torqued up. In later models, the metal was harder and you can reuse the connector tubes multiple times.



Merrick

 

[drag racer]

I would remove them for inspection, and change the o-rings while you are in there!

 

[rkressg]

On some trucks, these tubes can start to rust (although I don't know how). I would pull them out, clean them off throughly. Re-Oil the gaskets before you push them back in and replace as necessary.

Just my $0. 02 as it only takes a few seconds to get them the whole way out.