Hayk

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It's located under the main intake manifold and requires the removal of the fuel injectors. Has anyone ever replaced theirs? I'm contemplating whether I should replace it.

I have no idea who decided to put a rubber hose in such a terrible location...

edit: you don't need to touch the fuel injectors.



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Hayk

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I took a second look today, and I might be able to remove the manifold without touching the fuel rails.

Hayk

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Thought I'd update this thread if someone finds it in the future.

You actually don't need to touch the fuel rail at all. The whole intake manifold just comes off with the removal of a few bolts and two nuts(with washers!). The service manual states that the manifold gaskets are one time use - so I replaced them as well. You have to unbolt the coolant filler neck in order to replace the gaskets.

It was a good idea to replace the hose because mine looked like it was the original one that came from the factory. It was already showing its age, so it's a good thing I didn't skip on it.

mdbrown

Not bad, the Chrysler 2.7 engine has a plastic coolant bleeder housing that is two-piece. The housing costs about $120 and you have to remove the intake manifold (which is more than 2 bolts) to replace it. You have to be quick and get it done and out the door before it starts leaking again...

Hayk

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Well I guess I just have to look at the positive side of it all - I won't have to deal with it for a while.

slickboy

I replaced mine when I changed the knock sensors last year. I figured it would be silly to go to all that trouble and not change something that would be more work later on.