[Shotimes] Fuel Rail

[Steve Weinrich]

The dampener just screws into the rail.  The rail does not need to be
removed or replaced to service the dampener.

The only failure mode for the dampener that I can envision is for it to
clog, cutting off supply to the rail.

Steve



----- Original Message -----
From: "Thesing, Hunter M." <HMTHESING@stthomas.edu>
To: "Shotimes Posting" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 10:30 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Fuel Rail


> This should be fun.  I am contemplating replacing my fuel rail on my SHO.
I
> think that the fuel injection pulse dampener is leaking, causing my
occasional
> stalling problem.  Does anyone know where I could pick this part up?  Or
> should I look into replacing the entire rail?
>
> I called my local Motorcraft dealer last year about this part, and the guy
> told me that it was about $60, however, there were none available in the
US.
> What a shock that was.  I've noticed that NAPA's and Checker's online
websites
> list the part, but require it to be special ordered.
>
> So, it almost sounds like it would be less of a hassle to get a new (or
used?)
> fuel rail.  If I go this route, will I have to take out the injectors with
it?
> I've heard the o-rings for those are expensive and hard to get a hold of.
> Also, does anyone know where I could find a fuel rail (preferably new)?
>
> As always, thanks for the input!
>
> Hunter Thesing
> '93 MTX EG
> 101,000 Miles
> K&N Filter
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