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More Problems

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:45 pm
by 19&41
The new injectors in the truck haven't done well. The first week i got a code for running rich on one bank. I erased that code it see if it would reappear. Though it hasn't, a loud whining sound is coming from the front drivers' side of the engine. it sounds like it is coming from that portion of the fuel rail. I've bought a new set of O ring seals for the old injectors and will probably be re installing them. Anyone know of a T40 torx extension bar that is at least 12 inches long?

Re: More Problems

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 9:57 pm
by hermitcrab
Wow... 12 inch extension...for the fuel rails ? what are you working on?

Re: More Problems

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 10:07 pm
by 19&41
It's not for the rail, it's to go down into the left side of the intake plenum. It's the 6th bolt that holds it to the intake manifold. You can see the slot that the opening is in in this pic.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:19 pm
by electra225
Have you tried a T-40 3/8 drive bit with a 12" extension? Snap-On used to also make Torx bits in an extended version with 3/8 drive.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 12:08 am
by 19&41
A 3/8" drive won't fit the opening. It needs to be magnetic to place and remove the bolt.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:19 pm
by 19&41
Here's what I've come up with.

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https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07 ... UTF8&psc=1

I got these and a 1/4" hex to square drive adapter. These looked to be the sturdiest I could find. I have a Wiha magnetizer/demagnetizer for the star drive.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2022 11:46 pm
by William
They look good, Rex, but what do you think is the problem with the way the truck is running? Are the new injectors defective?

Bill

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:36 am
by 19&41
I would say at least 1 is. See what new seals with the old injectors will do.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:28 am
by William
I'm sorry you are having so much trouble with your truck. Have you isolated which cylinder is causing the problem?

Bill

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:04 pm
by 19&41
The whine is coming from near cyl 5. The code reader stated that the excess fuel condition could lead to damage of other components of the engine. The truck ran correctly until i got the check engine light with the whine (much louder than the engine running) started.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:13 pm
by William
With the number 5 cylinder the possible culprit, are you going to just change out that injector and see if it goes away? Using one of your old ones, or possible swapping a couple of the new ones around should let you know if that is the problem?

Bill

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:26 pm
by 19&41
I will re install the full set. With the new one failing that fast, I don't trust not having another fail. Based on the results I got I would say the original problem is something else.

Re: More Problems

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:29 pm
by William
Sorry, Rex. I know how much you wanted this problem to be repaired, done and over with. So the old set goes back in, and then what do you suspect the problem to be? I'm at a loss.

Bill

Re: More Problems

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:17 am
by 19&41
You ain't the only one. :D