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Put vasoline on the o-rings for the injectors
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ZXRider
on May 19, 2015 at 5:22 PM
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also any tips on installing injectors? They are very
posted by YlwPrlZTT
on May 19, 2015 at 04:49 PM
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and when installing the injector into the fuel rail, you need to grab the injector firmly and rotated it back and forth while pushing down on it. Do not put the injector cap on it and use the screws to "press" it down, you will pinch an o-ring.
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Does this look right?
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YlwPrlZTT
16:39:10 05/19/15
also any tips on installing injectors? They are very
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YlwPrlZTT
16:49:23 05/19/15
Put vasoline on the o-rings for the injectors -
ZXRider
17:22:12 05/19/15
Pressing in is fine. Use longer screws to make it easier
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jzack
20:07:24 05/19/15
I just snugged em "real good" with a screw driver.
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Goldchocobo
17:34:03 05/19/15
ok, maybe i need to add half turn more just to be sure (n/m)
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YlwPrlZTT
17:45:44 05/19/15
Good idea to check them a day or so later since the washers
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jzack
20:09:20 05/19/15
I tightened them till they had a bit of a squat to them
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BlackholeZ
21:01:21 05/19/15
This^^^ Mine were compressed. Looked like washers. No leaks. (n/m)
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Zuberman
23:10:35 05/19/15
Guys, PLEASE, no petroleum distillates on rubber. Petroleum
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Zuberman
23:13:14 05/19/15
what about just plain old lube, water based? (n/m)
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YlwPrlZTT
00:22:39 05/20/15
You mean like K-Y Jelly? Sorry, all I can recommend is
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Zuberman
08:39:44 05/20/15
Vasoline on the injectors orings is the way to go.
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Woody75 (Denver)
10:10:11 05/20/15
Vaseline is the go-to for the aviation industry too
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BlackholeZ
13:44:23 05/20/15
Arent the orings Buna?
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-Grimm-
10:58:28 05/20/15
dielectric grease is silicone grease = good for O-rings
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Zbullet
11:54:46 05/20/15
Umm... What do you think Gasoline is?
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BlackholeZ
13:45:40 05/20/15
So are you guys saying silicone spray would be worse for
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Zuberman
01:24:56 05/24/15
Finish looks nice... Paint or powdercoat? (n/m)
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ZXoltan
08:54:53 05/20/15
Engine enamel. (n/m)
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YlwPrlZTT
13:19:19 05/20/15
I think you have the rubber parts up-side down.
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Woody75 (Denver)
10:07:58 05/20/15
^^ Agree ^^ (n/m)
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ttz'in (norcal)
11:56:55 05/20/15
Are you sure? I didn't even notice how the old ones were
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YlwPrlZTT
13:24:55 05/20/15
Yes, soft side down. (n/m)
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Woody75 (Denver)
13:26:00 05/20/15
ok thank you. (n/m)
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YlwPrlZTT
13:29:27 05/20/15
Ahh crap
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BlackholeZ
13:47:02 05/20/15
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