Injector(S), Fuel: Cleaning
NOTE:
Before cleaning the injector bore, seal the injector holes in the injector bore with the appropriate cap to prevent debris from falling into the cylinder.
- Remove and discard the fuel injector O-ring seal.
- Using a lint-free rag, wipe the cylinder head around the fuel injector.
- Wipe out injector bore with a lint-free cloth.CAUTION:
Make sure the injector bore bottom is clean of debris otherwise a leak could occur.
- Clean the bottom of the fuel injector bore with (special tool #9717, Brush, Injector Bore) and make sure the old copper sealing washer (2) is not stuck in the bore .
- Blow out the recess with shop air and clean again with a lint-free cloth and cover over.
- Perform these steps for each injector recess.
- Clean injector body (1) with a wire brush.
- Remove the copper sealing washer (2) and clean the sealing surface.
- Check the tip of the injector, if the tip if found to be loose then replace the injector with a NEW
one.NOTE:
DO NOT clean the tip of the injector with a wire brush. Use a lint-free cloth.
- As needed, clean injector tips with a lint-free cloth.NOTE:
Do Not apply anti-seize lubricant to the injector nozzle, only apply anti-seize lubricant to the injector body.
- Lubricate the fuel injector body with Nickel Anti-Seize lubricant.
NOTE:
Always replace the seals in the cylinder head cover and replace the copper sealing washer on the bottom of injector.