Help please.. have I broken my car?

[Ex-User (72296)]

So.. oil change done. Only had my toolkit since xmas, and I've already broken a handbrake cable and an injector!

 

[leeds2592]

Glad I'm not the only one.

I usually end up breaking something in the process of fixing another.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

How's the handbrake cable broken?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

How's the handbrake cable broken?

That was another day.. had it on the jack and my drive is a slight hill, and it pinged. The cable was goosed anyway.

Struggling to get the feed off, it just won't pull! And I'm scared of snapping something else.

 

[mace¬]

Anyone have an ECP code? JANSALE doesnt work on it 😧

SH1TM3CHAN1C

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Done step 1, I was trying to pull the tube off, I didn't realise the plastic bit was like a release.

 

[Budgie]

You only make those mistakes once. lol

 

[mace¬]

Done step 1, I was trying to pull the tube off, I didn't realise the plastic bit was like a release.

It sounds like you've just figured out how to w**k off Eric your new sex doll.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Oh and don't forget to disconnect each electrical connector on the injectors or you'll probably snap the rest off too.

So removed the feed, undone 2x10m bolts. How do I undo each electrical connector bit mate?

 

[Budgie]

So removed the feed, undone 2x10m bolts. How do I undo each electrical connector bit mate?

There's a spring clip on the underside of the connector. Push that in, and slide the connector off at the same time.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

So removed the feed, undone 2x10m bolts. How do I undo each electrical connector bit mate?

Squeeze the metal clip in and pull off.

 

[Budgie]

Fair play for having a go, but you seem utterly clueless if you can't unplug a connector, lol

 

[mace¬]

Fair play for having a go, but you seem utterly clueless if you can't unplug a connector, lol

lol, kick the kid whilst he is down.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Worked it out!

 

[Budgie]

Next step is to remove the rail. Pull firmly as you angle the rail down and the injectors will come away from the inlet. The o-rings will be tight and horrible to get in and out..

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

I am utterly clueless, happily admit it!

I worked it out in the end, but knowing how easily the injector snapped and costing me £60 to fix, I wanted actual info instead of me ripping it out!

 

[Budgie]

Once you've removed the rail, be sure to plug the holes with tissue overnight too.. UNlikely anything would get in there, but better safe than sorry.

Also worth mentioning to get the injector o-rings back into the inlet when re-assembling is a fiddly b*****d. Need some kind of lube (wahey) to make it slip in better.

Use something rubber safe if you have it. If not, a bit of petrol/spit on it will do the job alright (pikey method)

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

The rail was tight as f**k to pull out on my mates 182 recently, sprayed a bit of WD40 on the injector o-rings to help free it.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Next step is to remove the rail. Pull firmly as you angle the rail down and the injectors will come away from the inlet. The o-rings will be tight and horrible to get in and out..

Pulling and pulling, not much is happening. Just movement up and down. Should they just pop out?

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

They'll just suddenly pop yeah.

 

[mace¬]

I am utterly clueless, happily admit it!

I tried changing the pads on the Vee once. Started at 9am, at 7pm in a blind panic as the thing was still on axle stands and it was going dark I rang my mate to come and finish the job off for me. I hadn't even done one corner as he informed me I was in the process of dismantling the whole front suspension.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Once you've removed the rail, be sure to plug the holes with tissue overnight too.. UNlikely anything would get in there, but better safe than sorry.

Also worth mentioning to get the injector o-rings back into the inlet when re-assembling is a fiddly b*****d. Need some kind of lube (wahey) to make it slip in better.

Use something rubber safe if you have it. If not, a bit of petrol/spit on it will do the job alright (pikey method)

Bit of engine oil i use.

 

[Budgie]

Pulling and pulling, not much is happening. Just movement up and down. Should they just pop out?

Yep, you need to put a fair bit into it, and angle down as they start to come out, this helps pop the o-rings out.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Hmm, it isn't coming away. A mechanic friend is coming over tomorrow eve so hopefully he can do it.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Can you spray some WD40 on them to loosen them a bit?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

yay done it. done my hand in though

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Smash your hand on the way out, yep done that 😢

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Until tomorrow..

 

[jamesycc]

@Davyy unless your in a hurry I got an injector 3weeks ago off the ebay for £29.99 posted. Genuine or magnetti marelli one too. Ecp are expensive and gsf is only worth it with a discount code on the weekend, they work out about £35 ish. Get a strap tool for the filter. I wouldn't go at it with a hammer and screwdriver as you don't sound like the most confident spanner monkey:smiley:

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

@Davyy unless your in a hurry I got an injector 3weeks ago off the ebay for £29.99 posted. Genuine or magnetti marelli one too. Ecp are expensive and gsf is only worth it with a discount code on the weekend, they work out about £35 ish. Get a strap tool for the filter. I wouldn't go at it with a hammer and screwdriver as you don't sound like the most confident spanner monkey:smiley:

You're about 2 hours late mate 😂

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

any tips on how to get the injector out of the rail?

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Does the whole metal clip bit at the bottom come off with it? Would be easier if i had a new one to refer to.

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Flat blade screwdriver to slide the clip off, then the injector pulls out. Usually tight like it was getting the rail out the head.

 

[jamesycc]

flat blade screwdriver and pop the little metal up and off then pull injector out, its snug cos of the o ring.

 

[Louis]

Yes mate, just put a screwdriver under the little metal bit and lever it off.

 

[Louis]

You've got the whole forum helping you here 😂

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

Done it.

Thanks for all your help everyone. Tune in at 5:30pm (pending arrival of part) tomorrow for part 2..

 

[Mr Trailer Man]

Usually get the screwdriver in here from memory... Been a while since i've tried.

 

[Ex-User (72296)]

You've got the whole forum helping you here 😂

Haha I need it! I'd never even removed a wheel a month ago, so I'm trying to learn. Hurting my pocket though!

 

[cs_dave]

Fair play mate you will get there