Removing injectors???

[dager325]

This might sound stupid but how do you get the injectors off the intake manifold. I have them disconnected from the fuel rail but how do you get them off the intake. I have a m20b25 head and intake just preping it for a 2.7i. Thanks

[Van Westervelt]

Pull straight out/up and twist. It takes some force, so man up.

[TexasTerp]

pull straight out/up and twist. It takes some force, so man up.

+1

[slow e30]

just use the good ol fashioned muscles, mr muscly arms

whatever you do, do not add any oil based liquid to it. it will ruin the seals.

[nickpdx]

when you get to re-installing the injectors, coat the o-rings with a light coat of motor oil

[dager325]

Ok they came right out. I just didnt want to start pulling on them and break something. They are a lil rusted on the outside what should I do about cleaning them or painting them?

[dager325]

Ok...So I do or don't oil the o-rings???

[StereoInstaller1]

Lube the Orings with a silicone based lube, NOT motor oil...and replace every damn one of them, including the orings on the FPR.

If you want a cheap source for good orings, go to NAPA for Ford orings.

'97 F150 should be a good call on "what kind of car is that, Sir?" bullshit.

[SpecM]

Lube the Orings with a silicone based lube, NOT motor oil...and replace every damn one of them, including the orings on the FPR.

If you want a cheap source for good orings, go to NAPA for Ford orings.

'97 F150 should be a good call on "what kind of car is that, Sir?" bullshit.

yep, it'll cost $10 or $15 for all of them, if that

I use CRC Silicone Spray for lube

[arch4ngel]

How will using engine oil hurt the orings?

[Wh33lhop]

Eh, I used some 10W30 I had laying around. Helped a LOT with reinstallation. I'm planning on replacing the orings and cleaning the injectors anyway, so it's not a huge deal.

Didn't know it would degrade the seals though.

[arch4ngel]

Yea, I just did mine last weekend and used some random royal purple gear oil I had lying around.
FYI according the the pelican article on cleaning injectors it's ok to use engine oil...

[Van Westervelt]

Thats what I have a small thing of Vaseline in my garage for. Petroleum jelly is your friend. Just be ready for the unknowing friend to make a wisecrack when they open your tool box, and you have some sittin on the side. ;)

[Wh33lhop]

Thats what I have a small thing of Vaseline in my garage for.

...Suuuuuuure. ;)



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[Cha Ching]

Thats what I have a small thing of Vaseline in my garage for. Petroleum jelly is your friend. Just be ready for the unknowing friend to make a wisecrack when they open your tool box, and you have some sittin on the side. ;)

I use Astroglide for maximum shits & giggles...