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BMW Repair/Fuel Injector's for 1986 BMW 325e

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Question
How do I replace fuel injectors after a mechanic replaced engine and pulled
injectors out for me to have reconditioned and has not returned to finish the job.

Answer
Each of the injectors has orings on them (get new if you don't have), and are held onto the fuel rail with a clip.  Its' basically press fit (O-ring holding), clamped to the rail, and the rail screwed down with two (I believe) bolts.

HOWEVER, I'm concerned that if you don't know exactly how to do this, it may create some problems.  There's high pressure fuel running through this rail, and a return line, etc.  If they are not all hooked up correctly, you can wind up with gasoline shooting around your hot engine....NOT a good situation. (Don't ask me how I know.....)  Anyhow, if you're not familiar with them, I would find a friend who is.  Not a big job at all (<30 minutes), but if done wrong, you can destroy your car (or worse).

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John Kingery

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BMW Repair (e24, e36, e38, e39)

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Owned/maintained 5 BMW's, plus friends. Done exhaust systems, head gaskets, fuel systems, brakes, suspensions, electrical, seats, etc., etc.

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BMW Club

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degreed Mechanical Engineer, w/20 years experience

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