TangTonic
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Hey guys,
The Caribbean IDI is still going strong. I received the injectors and return line kit I ordered from Type4. I plan on putting them in this weekend.
First, I will install a new fuel filter and start the truck to make sure everything is primed up before starting on the job. If I understand the process correctly, I need to remove the steel lines from each injector, probably easiest by removing the clip right? Then use a deep socket to remove old injector and pray that there is no carbon buildup preventing me from pulling it out. If copper washer comes out with it good, if not use a pick to remove. Apply anti sieze to threads on new injector and vasoline to the copper washer and install and torque to 30 pounds. Anything else I need to do?
The return lines I haven't done as much research on, but I assume that as I remove each old return line, I just make sure the new one I install looks identical to the one removed. Does this sound right?
So in preparation for this job, are there any special tools or have I missed any crucial steps? Also, if I don't run into any problems, how long should I expect this to take? I won't be changing the IP pump, so I'm really hoping since the truck is only at 106K, it can last a bit longer. I'll replace the pump when I am able to rent a timing meter from icanfixall.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help you can give me.
The Caribbean IDI is still going strong. I received the injectors and return line kit I ordered from Type4. I plan on putting them in this weekend.
First, I will install a new fuel filter and start the truck to make sure everything is primed up before starting on the job. If I understand the process correctly, I need to remove the steel lines from each injector, probably easiest by removing the clip right? Then use a deep socket to remove old injector and pray that there is no carbon buildup preventing me from pulling it out. If copper washer comes out with it good, if not use a pick to remove. Apply anti sieze to threads on new injector and vasoline to the copper washer and install and torque to 30 pounds. Anything else I need to do?
The return lines I haven't done as much research on, but I assume that as I remove each old return line, I just make sure the new one I install looks identical to the one removed. Does this sound right?
So in preparation for this job, are there any special tools or have I missed any crucial steps? Also, if I don't run into any problems, how long should I expect this to take? I won't be changing the IP pump, so I'm really hoping since the truck is only at 106K, it can last a bit longer. I'll replace the pump when I am able to rent a timing meter from icanfixall.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or help you can give me.