Fuel rail plug
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Fuel rail plug
Opposite corners on the head.... Need to remove the plugs. What tool should be used to remove these? Really don't want to strip them, just makes it harder to get out. Passenger and Drivers sides. My 8 mm socket and wrench won't work. Wants to strip them both.
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I used the "spline looking" socket from Craftsman on mine, I think it was the 5/16 one that fit. IDK if that's the right name for the sockets but that's what they look like & work great on square plugs. I also sprayed PB on the plugs for a couple days before trying to remove them.
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Ahhh yes, good call. Those are some biting sons-a-b's, probably work real well.
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They are out. PB Blaster and an 8mm wrench. Plus, a little bit more effort. When you work until 2:00am trying to get things done, mistakes happen. So, I picked up my tools and closed the garage door. Just about stripped the back plug. Have one more fuel line to install and hooking up the second pump left to do before testing.
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They are out. PB Blaster and an 8mm wrench. Plus, a little bit more effort. When you work until 2:00am trying to get things done, mistakes happen. So, I picked up my tools and closed the garage door. Just about stripped the back plug. Have one more fuel line to install and hooking up the second pump left to do before testing.
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It was not the 8mm wrench, its a 7mm wrench. Finished the fuel system tonight. Will make some changes later on. 45 degree fittings for the front of the heads and straights for the rear. Will have to make some adjustments when the new turbo goes on, but its minor. Just about everything came off the top to do the work easier. Even the two eyelets for pulling the motor. I know someone who can make a pretty good eyelet dead center without the motor rolling....Rockrunner.