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Fuel leak problem
How far did you disassemble your injectors? If all you pulled were the fuel lines, check them and make sure they are not full of rust. Might not be sealing well. -
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High balance rates new injector
Update: I put a full set of injectors in RH bank. Flashed up and ran smooth. Only problem is it hazes blue at idle and sounds like its overfuelling on a cylinder under load. Balance rates at temp are beauty but in drive #6 creeps up to the threshold. Pulled the glow plug on that hole and it was... -
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High balance rates new injector
Absolutely. I cut out 7 and 6 and both made no change in sound of engine. But you are right. I should check the smoking and see if I can isolate that way. Great tip! -
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High balance rates new injector
Yes all 8 had identical compression readings. 300-350 then 400 and stayed. I did not set the valves. The original complaint was smoke at idle and on throttle. I suspected overfuelling. The only reason why I faulted the 2 instead of all 8 was that the balance rates for those two were the only two... -
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High balance rates new injector
I got the injectors from the dealer as to avoid this issue. I hate billing customers for unnecessary work. Fuel rate was at 9mm. Balances were all within spec minus the 2 new. I can't recall rail pressure. I think I was more annoyed with the readings and the smoke :/ -
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High balance rates new injector
By the way. I'm not too prideful to say that I search the forums a lot for answers to weird things I find. Or at least weird to me. I respect fellow mechanics opinions and thoughts of fellow enthusiasts. -
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High balance rates new injector
Hey guys, first timer here. Here's the deal. Had a customer bring his LB7 in with injector issues. Found #6 & 7 both with high rates. I advised changing all injectors but the guy is tight for cash so I just changed the 2. This is the shitty part, I pulled all the injectors and resealed the cups...