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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: rusty but trusty on May 22, 2012, 01:53:02 pm

Title: how do i get my tbi to stop leaking fuel
Post by: rusty but trusty on May 22, 2012, 01:53:02 pm

ok its a 87 Chevy v1500 with a 305 tbi and i took it apart to clean it out because it was covered in black stuff and when i put the injectors back in they leaked pretty bad and one sticks down too far i think any ideas

Title: Re: how do i get my tbi to stop leaking fuel
Post by: Captkaos on May 24, 2012, 12:54:41 pm

where are they leaking from?  The top, bottom?  What did the seal look like, are they seated correctly?

Title: Re: how do i get my tbi to stop leaking fuel
Post by: rusty but trusty on May 24, 2012, 03:55:09 pm

they were leaking from top and bottom but i finaly went an bought a throttle body rebuild kit that had new o rings and read instructions and realized i had put o rings in wrong
not my brightest moment

Title: Re: how do i get my tbi to stop leaking fuel
Post by: bd on May 24, 2012, 05:03:40 pm

You've heard that old cliche, haven't you?  "If all else fails, read the instructions!"   ;D