Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Loose Injector??

[rjones]

I had to loosen the fuel line the other day to do something, now the injector is leaking at the top of the nut that holds the nozzle in. Should I try tightening the nut or do I need to remove the nozzle and put new gasket/washers in... ... . Rick

 

[Todd T]

I would retighten it and clean it off to see if the leak persists.

 

[rjones]

Originally posted by Todd T

I would retighten it and clean it off to see if the leak persists.

That's what I figured but I didn't know how much I should tighten it. A little nervous cuz I'm the type of person that say's just a little more then snap ... ... Rick

 

[Jim Fulmer]

RJones, I don't know if this is totally correct but it worked on mine, loosen the line holders(supports) so the line has some slack in it then tighten it up, then re-tighten the holders.



Jim

 

[Dave Remillard]

Rick You really should be tightening the nuts with a torque wrench. I may have misread, but I get the impression your not using one. I don't recall the amount of torque(someone chime in), but if by chance you over tightened, you can stretch the threads and replacing the line is the only fix I'm aware of. BTW, you will need a crows foot open end to get to them. Again, I don't recall the size. My book is not available or I would look it up for you.