1996 Pontiac Sunfire Fuel Injector Leak

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CROSSLEY2
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My 3rd fuel in jector on my 96 Sunfire has been leaking for 3 weeks now. I have replaced the O rings twice, but it continues to leak. How do I know if it is the injector that needs to be replaced, or could it even be the injector. Please help
Jan 27, 2006 at 1:08 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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could be the injector its self
Jan 31, 2006 at 9:19 AM
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CHEVY350GUY
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if 2.2L check the injector hold down bar. they bend very easily during removal. check the prongs on it and make sure they are not bent up and have good pressure on the injectors.
Feb 2, 2006 at 3:59 AM
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On a 2.2L, inspect the injector hold-down bar and its prongs for bending and confirm they apply firm pressure to the injectors. If the bar is straight and the O-rings have already been replaced, the leaking injector itself may need replacement.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Pontiac Sunfire reports that the third fuel injector has leaked for three weeks despite two O-ring replacements and asks whether the injector itself is faulty. Experts say the injector may be the cause and advise checking the 2.2L injector hold-down bar, which bends easily and may fail to hold the injector securely.

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