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Old 02-12-2005, 04:04 PM
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Default Broke fuel rail bolt. Is this ok? :(

Well the nut kept turning...
Bolt snapped right off. Is this ok to leave alone or is it gonna cause problems?
Old 02-12-2005, 04:19 PM
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you need to replace it since it holds the rail against the injectors,preventing a fuel leak.it's just a stud.pull off the fuel rail,then use a pair of vise grip pliers to turn it out.
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Old 02-12-2005, 06:10 PM
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Sounds easy enough... all is not lost.
Old 02-12-2005, 06:33 PM
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make sure you do it soon though cause the engine vibration will cause a leak quick
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i don't see how that will cause a fuel leak. it's just holding the injector wires. vibration on the wires will cause a leak?

i don't even have that black injector holder and havn't had a leak for years.

but it's easy to replace so just fix it. good luck.
Old 02-12-2005, 06:43 PM
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maybe im looking at it wrong but i thought thats what hold the fuel rail down
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHCD16y8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe im looking at it wrong but i thought thats what hold the fuel rail down</TD></TR></TABLE>
you are correct.you can see the stud to hold the injector loom right below the hole in the injector loom.
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Old 02-12-2005, 07:21 PM
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I seen so many of those broken off and no leak except if you missing 2 and if it's the stud to hold the wire then don't worry about it. only way it leak is the seal. 2 Stud holding from each side is perfect.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by TeamNextGenChris &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you need to replace it since it holds the rail against the injectors,preventing a fuel leak.it's just a stud.pull off the fuel rail,then use a pair of vise grip pliers to turn it out.
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listen to this guy............you need to replace it or it COULD result in a gas leak and PROBABLY will in the near future.
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Default Re: Broke fuel rail bolt. Is this ok? :( (KRaZee_TiNy)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by KRaZee_TiNy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I seen so many of those broken off and no leak except if you missing 2 and if it's the stud to hold the wire then don't worry about it. only way it leak is the seal. 2 Stud holding from each side is perfect. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Theres only 2 studs to mount the fuel rail to.

And yes, I'd replace that fairly quickly, shouldnt be a big deal to do though.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jlacoy82 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Theres only 2 studs to mount the fuel rail to.

And yes, I'd replace that fairly quickly, shouldnt be a big deal to do though. </TD></TR></TABLE>
there are three studs that mount the fuel rail.there are two studs that hold the harness loom.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I seen so many of those broken off and no leak except if you missing 2 and if it's the stud to hold the wire then don't worry about it. only way it leak is the seal. 2 Stud holding from each side is perfect</TD></TR></TABLE>
all those three studs do is hold the fuel rail down to provide that seal so that fuel isn't spewing all over the motor as fast as the fuel pump can push it out.it won't leak as long as the two outer studs are still there,but why take a chance?don't be a lazy *** and leave it broke.
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i suggest u replace it cuz eventually its gonna leak bro and ur not gonna be a happy camper already happened 2 me then a o ring on my injector broke so i had fun b4 i had 2 go 2 werk and take it all aprat becuz i kept smelling gasoline
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Oh, theres only 2 studs that hold down the fuel rail on my y8 manifold.
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just LISTEN and DO what TeamNextGenChris said and done deal . end of subject .
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Yep, its just a stud. I'm pulling one off a spare IM i have around here.
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All fixed. Thanks for the info. I didnt realize it was a stud until you guys mentioned it.
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