I noticed smell of fuel on start-up and thought that's normal – went out for 30 min drive, returned and parked up but notice strong smell of fuel – looking under the car I can see a puddle of fuel at rear n/s. I let the engine cool down and with the help of borescope camera I can see fuel dripping from the front of the fuel rail (n/s) i.e. just above cylinder 3. By reading other post – I am guessing that the fuel rail have rusted and confirmed by feel.
I have ordered new fuel rail also I thought I will replace all the injectors as they will be out as they have been in for 185k.
Any advice on replacing the fuel rail, I have managed to clear the coolant hoses & cables on the n/s and managed to unclip only one of the electric connectors to the injectors (nearest to the rear) the others don't want to budge (didn't force it too much). Also managed to remove two from the other side. Do I close my eyes and just persevere and get them out or is there an easier method? Also because it's tight in there – should I be concerned about fitting the new rail/injectors – how do you make sure they are seated correctly as it's difficulty to see in there....
Any useful advice welcome....
(2003 C4S)
I have ordered new fuel rail also I thought I will replace all the injectors as they will be out as they have been in for 185k.
Any advice on replacing the fuel rail, I have managed to clear the coolant hoses & cables on the n/s and managed to unclip only one of the electric connectors to the injectors (nearest to the rear) the others don't want to budge (didn't force it too much). Also managed to remove two from the other side. Do I close my eyes and just persevere and get them out or is there an easier method? Also because it's tight in there – should I be concerned about fitting the new rail/injectors – how do you make sure they are seated correctly as it's difficulty to see in there....
Any useful advice welcome....
(2003 C4S)