Im currently in the process of buying a 87 Turbo II. Im told that the only thing wrong w/it is a leaky injector/s. Any clue on how to fix them if its possible, or is it better to replace them?

 

most likely the o-rings. just pull em and slap em on. have fun taking off the manifold!...its a pita for first timers we will help you once you get to that point

 

is the car still driveable w/this problem? i only took it for a very short test drive, and didnt notice any problems. it also needs its thermostat replaced.

 

no i don't think so there has been tons of engine fire cases to similar "leaking" injectors...so i would repair it asap!

make sure to go to mazda for the oem thermostat...spare no expense!

 

fires in my car = bad.... ill make sure to take a fire extinguisher w/me for the haul home. its like a whopping 20 miles. what do you think the cost on a set of rings is?

 

I think its something like 80 cents each. Knowing Mazda, its probably way more. I used some O rings out of my O ring set since I'm a cheap bastard

 

those mazda bastards..... how hard is it to put those rings in?

 

Pull your IC, and intake manifold, unplug a shitload of connectors. Pull the injectors out and put the Orings back on. I'm sleepy, so this probably doesn't make much sense.

 

doesnt sound to bad.... hopefully i can figure it out. thanks

 

I'm a bit confused on what the actually problems (and solutions) are...

"Leaky" fuel injectors could mean they are clogged.&nbsp Minimally run some good fuel injector cleaner (I recommend Redline) through a couple tanks of gas.&nbsp If they are really bad, they need to be pulled and claener professionally.

If "leaky" means you smell gas under the hood, I doubt it's the fuel injector o-rings.

Also, how did you determine the thermostat needs to be replaced?&nbsp If you're looking at an overheating problem, BE CAREFUL - it could be as bad as a BAD engine.




-Ted