Update on the injector issue. New set of injectors, 3rd set, these from a 3rd supplier, and it still does it's long crank and flooding issue. Pressure tests are showing perfect, my mechanic said, and he cannot figure out why it keeps doing this, especially with it's 3rd set from a 3rd manufacturer. I have to take it back for him to see if there's some other issue he's missing, but it appears we've gotten 3 bad sets. Not sure if it's because they're aftermarket, or if there is some other issue, but leaking into the cylinders or on top of the valves, and when you spin it over it takes about 10 seconds to hit, then puffs out that strong gas smell of a flooded engine. Cold crank overnight or longer, it's fine. Guess I'll discuss with him about getting OEMs, IF they're available, and if they are 3 times the price is going to have to do it and hope, and if that doesn't do it he's going to have to go thru a lot of things, maybe programming after replacing them, who knows. Oh, the issues of doing upkeep on an older model where the majority of parts have to be aftermarket. He doesn't think it's anything to do with the new coils, plugs, or plug wires, nor the new intake, valve cover, and oil pan gaskets, as what could those cause that would make 1 or more injectors leak down. Sitting there with pressure, and the injectors out and watching it doesn't even drip over a couple hour period. Weird issue. I've researched, he's researched, and all things point to the injectors, but when you don't see a single drip after sitting for a few hours. ARRRGHHHH. Lol. Anyway, thought I'd update you again. Thanks. Oh, to have the money to just buy a new truck or drop in a fully built Texas Speed engine. Like maybe a 400ci or larger, but, then again, I could buy a brand-new truck for that price. LOL. Cheers.
Sunday, April 21st, 2024 AT 11:56 PM