Anyone know proper procedure? Do i remove the injector fuel pipes from both ends or just the injector end? Is it neccessary to remove the entire intake manifold or just the top part? I don't want to break anything else. See pics.

Thanksy

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Why do you want to remove the valve cover?

I can't answer about the fuel lines, but I guess they should be removed from pump and injectors.

While you're in there, replace the rubber breather pipe pieces, plastic fuel pipes and anything else that looks easy to replace. Might as well do the delivery valves too.

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and have a look. please keep us informed. thanks.

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

Chain looks ok--turns when starter is cranked--feels tight on top

X 2 on replacing breather pipe pcs. and plastic fuel pipes. Some of those are gonna break upon removal so you might as well order those parts from phil today so you wont be stalled at reassembly time. I found the part #'s on startek and called them in to Phil. Very smooth transaction. Jim

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