LT1 Based Engine Tech 1993-1997 LT1/LT4 Engine Related

Fuel injector

Old Feb 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM
  #1  
Nickw059's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 86
From: Washington, IL
Fuel injector

Does anybody know where I can get some fuel injector retaining clips??? I've tried google searches and tried obtaining a part number from shbox's. I'm not having any luck!
Old Feb 16, 2012 | 08:05 PM
  #2  
mrmint69's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,728
From: Post Falls, Idaho
Re: Fuel injector

I broke one of mine and found a set on Ebay for cheap. I then searched on here and found they aren't necessary and only used to help keep them in place when installing. If you do want them, use this for the search "Fuel Injector retainers LT1 LT4 Camaro clips lt 1 4 Corvette Caprice Impala" They are $10 shipped.
Old Feb 16, 2012 | 09:55 PM
  #3  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,152
From: Woodstown, NJ
Re: Fuel injector

Yep, you don't really need them. The above post is absolutely right.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:45 AM
  #4  
Nickw059's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 86
From: Washington, IL
Re: Fuel injector

I really dont need them??? If I touch my injector, and it moves down, it will squirt fuel. that why I figured I needed them because my other injectors are solid. it'll move up and down slightly.
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 06:57 AM
  #5  
RamAir95TA's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 4,152
From: Woodstown, NJ
Re: Fuel injector

Originally Posted by Nickw059
I really dont need them??? If I touch my injector, and it moves down, it will squirt fuel. that why I figured I needed them because my other injectors are solid. it'll move up and down slightly.
The clips do not hold the injectors in place - bolting the fuel rails down (the four small bolts on top of the intake manifold) does. Once you tighten them down it presses the injectors into the injector bungs, sandwiching them between the rails and the manifold.

I haven't had clips on my injectors for 8 years, and the rails and injectors have been out countless times. You don't need them.

I am having a hard time understanding what you're saying about them squirting fuel. Sounds like you might have a bad o-ring. It doesn't sound like a lack of clips...
Old Feb 17, 2012 | 09:34 AM
  #6  
Injuneer's Avatar
Administrator
 
Joined: Nov 1998
Posts: 71,094
From: Hell was full so they sent me to NJ
Re: Fuel injector

I run my fuel system at 58psi and no retainer clips. There is no problem with the Bosch injectors leaking. My thought was o-rings, as well.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AdsoYo
LT1 Based Engine Tech
2
May 2, 2018 03:21 AM
daves91z28
3rd Gen / L98 Engine Tech
3
May 12, 2016 06:19 AM
MyfateZ28
LT1 Based Engine Tech
16
Jun 19, 2015 03:42 AM
QuickSilver02
Midwest
1
Apr 7, 2015 11:12 AM
chevroletfreak
LT1 Based Engine Tech
202
Jul 4, 2005 05:00 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:33 AM.