[DML] leaky injector

["Payne" <bpayne@xxxx>]

Perhaps it's my undying love for my car, but I just can't stop looking at
her. I guess that's a good thing since a while back I felt compelled to
look in the engine compartment as it was idling and noticed a disheartening
sight. Fuel was pouring out the top of one of the injectors, right on top
of the spark plug tube. I decided it better not to drive it, as I have a
bad record of things catching on fire when I'm involved. My only problem
now is that I can't get it to stop leaking despite what I've replaced. So
far I have changed the copper seals at the fuel line (twice), the rubber
boot at the bottom, the hollow bolt going into the injector, and even the
fuel injector itself. The copper washers don't seem to crush very much, and
I'm afraid to torque the bolt down any further. My last attempt at
tightening it was the reason I had to replace the hollow bolt and the
injector and I'm a little wary of doing it again. The leak is now much less
than it was, but still appears to be leaking out at the copper washers. I
don't like the idea of driving a big stainless steel fire hazard. No matter
how good it may look.

If anyone has any tips, they would be much appreciated. I guess I may have
to just keep trying more washers until it stops.

Thanks for all your help!

Brandon J. Payne
#2975
bpayne@xxxx