Changing injector this afternoon... any tips?

[discbrks]

I'm going to install my G codes this afternoon. I about to run to the parts store to get a 1" socket. Anything I should know before the swap? I'm putting these in so that I can have the turbo injectors for my turbo install in a few weeks. It looks pretty straight forward. The only one that looks hard to get to is the # 1 cylinder (beside the fuel filter bracket). I have plenty of beer... what else do I need?

 

[Optikalillushun]

make sure the copper washes are out, kind of a PITA to remove but a pick works great. throw some anti-sieze on the threads and torque them to spec (which i cant remember, heh).

did u get the return line kit? if not i would wait because those plastic caps dont like to be taken on and off.

when was the last time the glow plugs were changed...just something to think about while its apart.

u'll enjoy those injectors, i know i sure do. had mine in since janurary and couldnt be happier. i turned my pump up 1 flat and it runs like a champ.

 

[discbrks]

I just got them all out. Man! that was a lot easier than I thought. All of them had wet tips except for 1.. the driver's rear. The pass. rear had a lot of crusty stuff on the "barrel" (between the top threads & the tip). Anyway, I'll post pics of the old ones when I get these in. Maybe 7 out of 8 were slobbering fuel. Copper washers came out w/ the injectors. Return line kit changed last year, but I will use the new o-rings. I got a spare set of caps if I need them. I'm gonna clean out the holes, slather them in antisieze, and hope she fires up. I'm getting excited now! Thanks for the input Optikal!

 

[discbrks]

I got them all in... haven't installed caps yet. Any idea on torque specs? I'm only 140lbs soaking wet - I don't think I have enough "oomph" to over tighten them.

 

[RLDSL]

35 ft lbs on those injectors . don't forget the antisieze compound or you'll hate yourself next time.

 

[discbrks]

I got 'em in. So far I don't notice any power difference, but the truck sounds different. Here's the pics of the old ones. Whats that crusty stuff on #7?