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Z51JEFF · 01-07-2009

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Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

Today many of the special 'tools' came in for my winter projects, so I am demostrating I am not a total novice at this stuff

I can always learn which I love to do>>
Many of you will recognize each tool, but the subtle is the print out for the 'extended reach torx wrench' [SK] which I am now getting (thanks to Tom..really I mean 'thanks')

Love staging things like this

If your going to do the plenum pull might want to get the Haibeck DVD on system checks as the thing goes back together.I got it and didnt think I would need it but watched it anyway.It gave me piece of mind knowing everything worked before the plenum went back together.

tomtom72 · 01-08-2009

OOOOOOH new toys! I love presents!

Hey Mike, I just thought of this so I'll pass it along. My OEM injectors were stuck in pretty well, age I guess. I remember Jeff saying that you pull all the injectors and the rail at the same time. If you remember or know what the "Club" was/is....steering wheel lock bar, remember? Well that and a well placed block of wood as a fulcrum & lever and it works as a great pry bar.

The long piece that slips into the lock end is the "tool" of choice. The "U" at the end of it fits the fuel rail like it was made for it....who knew? The wood block, wraped in a M/F towel ofcourse, sits on the cam cover and gently pry. I started in the middle and worked to the ends, trying to keep an alternating left/right/left pattern.

I remember seeing this "technique" either at Jeffvette's PNW site or at CAC.

tom

ZR1Vette · 01-08-2009

Thanks Tom...continued good info (I don't have access to 'The Club' so I will improvise a substitute). Jeff... thanks for the pointer..will order the DVD today. I think I be ready!

01-08-2009	#22
tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: Winter Projects One Year Later>>> OOOOOOH new toys! I love presents! Hey Mike, I just thought of this so I'll pass it along. My OEM injectors were stuck in pretty well, age I guess. I remember Jeff saying that you pull all the injectors and the rail at the same time. If you remember or know what the "Club" was/is....steering wheel lock bar, remember? Well that and a well placed block of wood as a fulcrum & lever and it works as a great pry bar. The long piece that slips into the lock end is the "tool" of choice. The "U" at the end of it fits the fuel rail like it was made for it....who knew? The wood block, wraped in a M/F towel ofcourse, sits on the cam cover and gently pry. I started in the middle and worked to the ends, trying to keep an alternating left/right/left pattern. I remember seeing this "technique" either at Jeffvette's PNW site or at CAC. tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

01-08-2009	#23
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 939	Re: Winter Projects One Year Later>>> Thanks Tom...continued good info (I don't have access to 'The Club' so I will improvise a substitute). Jeff... thanks for the pointer..will order the DVD today. I think I be ready! __________________ Michael :cheers: [I][SIZE="2"]1990 RED on RED #566[/SIZE][/I] [I][SIZE="2"]WAZOO MEMBER[/I][/SIZE]