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Hi, All!!!
Please forgive me if I missed out somehow; I did a "SEARCH" of this forum using words like "Fuel Rail Removal", and seemed to totally strike out. I have a question about removing the fuel rail to replace the #1 injector. I have a Haynes manual I bought for my '94 (it includes my son's 2003 I'm working on), but I *think* it may make this job harder than it really is.
The rail for the numbers 1, 2, & 3 cylinders *looks* like its fairly accessible. Is it possible to remove this passenger side fuel rail by removing the fuel line (need to rent the tool for that), and the 2 bolts that hold that rail down? The manual calls for removal of the intake plenum to remove the fuel rail, but I'm wondering if that's geared more for getting to the #4, #5, & #6 (driver's side) fuel rail?
The truck is getting spark to the number one plug. I pulled the cap, inserted a phillips head screwdriver into the cap, started the truck, and watched the spark jump from the screwdriver to a bolt on the exhaust manifold. It jumps a gap around 3/16", approximately. With the truck running, I can pull the connectors for the pass. side injectors, one at a time. Engine runs noticeably rougher when the injector connectors for #2 & #3 cyinders are pulled. Plugging them back in returns to the (rough) idle it has now. Pulling the connector for the #1 cyl. makes no difference, along with reconnecting it. The rough running miss is still there. The code reader at a local auto parts store points to codes P0301, P0316, and P0300. So that's been the extent of my troubleshooting/diagnostics.
My son bought an injector, and wants to help me put it in. We're at the point of disassembly, and to me, it looks like it'll be easier to get that rail off than it says in the manual. Maybe not for the reassembly? Anyone have any input for this?
Thanks in advance for any help y'all may have!!!
Jimmie
Please forgive me if I missed out somehow; I did a "SEARCH" of this forum using words like "Fuel Rail Removal", and seemed to totally strike out. I have a question about removing the fuel rail to replace the #1 injector. I have a Haynes manual I bought for my '94 (it includes my son's 2003 I'm working on), but I *think* it may make this job harder than it really is.
The rail for the numbers 1, 2, & 3 cylinders *looks* like its fairly accessible. Is it possible to remove this passenger side fuel rail by removing the fuel line (need to rent the tool for that), and the 2 bolts that hold that rail down? The manual calls for removal of the intake plenum to remove the fuel rail, but I'm wondering if that's geared more for getting to the #4, #5, & #6 (driver's side) fuel rail?
The truck is getting spark to the number one plug. I pulled the cap, inserted a phillips head screwdriver into the cap, started the truck, and watched the spark jump from the screwdriver to a bolt on the exhaust manifold. It jumps a gap around 3/16", approximately. With the truck running, I can pull the connectors for the pass. side injectors, one at a time. Engine runs noticeably rougher when the injector connectors for #2 & #3 cyinders are pulled. Plugging them back in returns to the (rough) idle it has now. Pulling the connector for the #1 cyl. makes no difference, along with reconnecting it. The rough running miss is still there. The code reader at a local auto parts store points to codes P0301, P0316, and P0300. So that's been the extent of my troubleshooting/diagnostics.
My son bought an injector, and wants to help me put it in. We're at the point of disassembly, and to me, it looks like it'll be easier to get that rail off than it says in the manual. Maybe not for the reassembly? Anyone have any input for this?
Thanks in advance for any help y'all may have!!!
Jimmie
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