Okie02

i know you need a special tool but is there anyway in hell to do it without the tool? i really want to get it done tonight..can i still leave the fuel line on and change the injectors..is the line flexible enough? thanks

bshell

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Hey Okie02,
You can leave the line attached. I've swapped injectors both ways. The line has plenty of slack in it to pull the rail and flip it over while still connected. Just have something handy to mop up the fuel that will spill out of the rail (I used an old towel). I also used a light coat of oil on the orings to help seat the injectors. Make sure you don't pinch any of the orings and that the injectors are all fully seated in the rail. If you still have stock injectors with clips installed, don't worry about reinstalling the clips (I couldn't get mine to fit right). Also, when you are finished, turn the key on to pressurize the rail and look for fuel leaks before you start the car. It's not too hard of an install to do. I got it down to 20 minutes last time I did it(most of the time is spent just removing the rail assembly). Good luck!

Okie02

thanks alot you have been a very big help...

bshell

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No problem, glad to help.

MeentSS02

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When I went to remove my fuel line, I got the plastic quick disconnect tool from my local Auto Zone...it was only a few bucks, and it took me all of 30 seconds to figure out how to use it. It is seriously worth it...

Dixit

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I agree with MeentSS02, Get the plastic tool, I got it from Sears, It came in a set with 8others I think. Takes 5secs to disconnect it.

I know others talk about jamming something in there to release the lock, but why risk puncturing something or breaking it for a tool that does it correctly and is cheap.

Dixit

bshell

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A/C & Fuel line disconnect tool. Usually comes with assorted sizes and costs at most a couple of dollars. You can pick them up at any auto parts store. The tool definitely makes the job easier. Removing the fuel rail from the engine compartment is safer and makes removing the injectors easier (better leverage). You can also drain most of the residual fuel out of the rail after it is disconnected. I've changed out injectors both ways and if I ever need to go in and do it again I will probably leave the rail connected (unless the engine is hot, I hate working on a hot engine).

MeentSS02

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Oh...I've also heard of people recommending the metal version of this tool, but I tried it, and couldn't get it to fit. Not sure why though...the plastic works like a charm though. Well worth the few minutes spent picking up this little gem.

Threesixes

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I was in a hurry and didnt have the tool. I found a flexible plastic piece that holds a wire loom to the frame laying in my toolbox. I cut off the part where it screws to the frame and was left with just a round piece about the right size. (Now it looks like that piece on your slave quick connect only thicker) Put that in there and it worked like a charm. Yeah I was like MacGuyver and stuff..........

MeentSS02

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****...just don't be finding any 10 speed bikes around and making pipe bombs and crap like that

jtmiller92

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Sorry to get off topic but what wheels are those on your car??

MeentSS02

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CCW SP500s. Get that a lot actually

Brandon Boomhauer

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Damn good looking wheels too.

I'd get the tool, I tried the MacGuyver **** with cyphur_traq's car and it didnt work, but all we could find to use was an old credit card looking thing that we kinda shaped to fit...