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gercolla1
Member # 3068
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At idle I noticed that one of my injectors makes an intermittent hissing noise. I can't remember if that was normal. I am just trying to start to drive this thing again.
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BlackNGold
Member # 655
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That doesn't sound normal...Is your car idling ok, is there any other drivability problems?....
Do a search on the web for "injector balance test" and that should help you....And obviously make sure it's not leaking....
Good luck!...
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Eddie510
Member # 2354
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mine did the same noise, my problem was that it was leaking. id smell a little bit of gas too. check around your lower manifold for any leaks or gas smell
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cees87drop
Member # 4066
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quote: Originally posted by Eddie510: mine did the same noise, my problem was that it was leaking. id smell a little bit of gas too. check around your lower manifold for any leaks or gas smell
same here
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CDT
Member # 5004
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sounds like a bad O-ring on the injector.
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Eddie510
Member # 2354
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ohh yeahh, i did replace all the o-rings and put them back in and diddnt hiss again
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92stangLX
Member # 3252
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quote: Originally posted by Eddie510: ohh yeahh, i did replace all the o-rings and put them back in and diddnt hiss again
That's what I would do. Also, coat the o-rings with a light coat of oil to help them seat. You can get the o-ring kits @ Pep boys. They come with the upper and lower o-ring as well as a new cap.
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gercolla1
Member # 3068
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Well, it is not leaking yet. It idles fine and passed smog this morning. I am just gonna run it til' it gives me another sign. Fortunately, they are just the stock 19lb'ers and it is the #1 cyl. injector in plain view.
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