Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Fuel Injector Leakage
2001 BMW Z8SECTION Fuel Injector Leakage
- Remove fuel injectors. See FUEL RAIL & INJECTORS
in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Mark sequence of injector valves relative to cylinders on each injector valve. Clip injector valves into Holding Fixture (13 6 205). Connect special tool to injector valves. Connect Harness (13 6 206) to a 12-volt battery. This removes the remaining fuel from the injector valves. Lay a clean cloth under injector valves to catch remaining fuel. Connect holding fixture to compressed air connection at maximum 43 psi (3 bar). Residual fuel is now blown out of the injector valves.CAUTION: Carry out leak test only after remaining fuel has been blown out of injector valves.
- Separate harness from injector valves. Install injector valves with holding fixture in a container with hot water at 140-176°F (60-80°C). Regulate air pressure at connection No. 1 on holding fixture to 43 psi (3 bar). Note volume of air emerging. Permitted volume of air emerging is 2 air bubbles per injector valve within a 15-second period. Injector valves with larger amounts of air emerging must be cleaned. Remove injector valves from water and dry with compressed air.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.