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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 09:44 PM
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Fuel rail leak

Hey org. Just several days ago, I replaced my fuel injector for cylinder #1. I've got my power back and everything seems to be working fine. I was driving around today when I noticed that I started smelling fuel. I finally found the source tonight when I got home. It's where the fuel rail goes into the block for cylinder #1. As you can see in the pic provided, there is a wet spot on the motor block surrounding the fuel rail. I don't know if I managed to damage something with all the tugging and pulling when trying to remove the original injector.

Do any of you fellas have any ideas? Thanks to all in advance.

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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 08:13 AM
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Replace o- rings if you didn't do it when you changed out the injector and that should solve your problem.
Old Sep 16, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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This isn't good at all-I had the same issue on cyl 6 a few years ago. The oring basically either disintegrated or whatever, and the fuel injector was basically dumping/pouring fuel into the cylinder resulting in a cylinder lock! Also, exposed fuel=never safe! Especially in an engine bay!
Old Sep 16, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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I vote for damaged o-ring seal.
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