How bad is stale fuel?

cameron02 · #1 (**permalink**) 03-28-2010, 08:17 PM

Thats really nice of you Mike, I'll see where I'm at once I get them out.

Hi Ward, I dont believe we use different Sumer and Winter fuel in Australia (it doesnt get cold enough). The fuel is 98 octane Unleaded. A mechanic told me that the 98 octane fuel goes off faster than the 91 octane. Only takes 3 months.

So, looks like I need to remove the plemun. How do I actually get the injectors out? Should/must I take the fuel rail out to? (2002 windsor 5ltr)

cameron02 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 07:03 PM

OK, I really feel like hitting something.

I removed the plenum. no probs. I went to remove the 4 bolts holding the fuel rail down and they are super tight. Managed to losen the driver side with a ring spanner but have burrd the passenger side bolts.

Not enough room for a grinder. I guess I can drill them out and make a new thread. Any ideas?