KFZE gasket and injector questions

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 17th, 2005, 9:52 am

I have a KFZE in my MS-8, and I am having some issues. I pulled the front plugs, and noticed that the one closest to the oil cap was black, the middle was white, and the one closest to the PCV valve was white, and coated in oil. I was told that I have a leaky VC gasket and injector. Don't really want to buy the parts here, as Japanese prices are rediculous for anything.

Anyway, I was told to check this place out and find info. If you can offer suggestions, please let me know. Like if the VC gasket crosses to anything else, in the states, so I can pick one up in December, and if there are any FAQ's that I am too noob to miss.

mxmaz · Post by **mxmaz** » October 17th, 2005, 9:56 am

Yeah the valve cover gasket on that engine is the same one used on the 2.5 millenia, probe gt, mx6, and 626. Also the same one is used on the v6 mx3 as well. In other words, all k-series engines use the same valve cover gaskets. You should be able to get one in the states for cheap.

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 17th, 2005, 10:05 am

Happen to know about injectors. I think one is leaking. It would explain the 18 mpg. ALso, does NGK BK6RE sound right for plugs? Plug wires would be nice too. Oil filter would be nice also, considering they start at 8 USD here for generic stuff.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » October 17th, 2005, 6:31 pm

cant you use klde injectors? i think those would work. Leaking injectors IS DANGEROUS..if your wires begin to arc if WILL catch fire...i can tell you from experience..

papa roached · Post by **papa roached** » October 17th, 2005, 6:47 pm

the part thats leaking is a injector gasket type thing, they all interchange

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 17th, 2005, 7:07 pm

How rough is it to get to them? the IM has to come off right? I don’t know if leaking is the right word. I just know that it’s causing my front bank to adjust, and run the other cylinders lean, and my mileage isn’t what I think it should be. I haven’t seen or smelt any fuel, I think that the injector is just leaking into the cylinder.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » October 17th, 2005, 7:16 pm

they come opff right away, you need a hex key, and are simple..i did it the first time in around 15 minutes. easier when the im is off...WAY easier. That way you can give a good cleaning toi your valves..use carb cleaner and a toothbrush

mine are squeaky clean.

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 17th, 2005, 9:19 pm

What needs to be changed on the injectors?

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » October 17th, 2005, 10:17 pm

the bottom rubber seals and make sure you put the tight but dont break the bolts. If you leave a seal out it will leak.

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 17th, 2005, 10:23 pm

Happen to have a part number or anything? Haven’t taken the car apart, so I don’t really know what you are referring to? it is like an o-ring?

Mnemonic · Post by **Mnemonic** » October 18th, 2005, 12:13 am

hgallegos915 wrote:cant you use klde injectors? i think those would work. Leaking injectors IS DANGEROUS..if your wires begin to arc if WILL catch fire...i can tell you from experience..

he could use klde injectors but they will lean out his car, as the kfze injectors are the same as the klze injectors.

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » October 18th, 2005, 12:16 am

Really? :O so does that mean I am running lean???? :O !!! or he has the 170hp kf?

ocshaman · Post by **ocshaman** » October 18th, 2005, 12:26 am

I have the long IM, so I from what I have found out, have the 160 hp version.

Mnemonic · Post by **Mnemonic** » October 18th, 2005, 12:31 am

prolly means your running a little lean, me and custommx3 both confirmed that the klze and kfze use the same injectors

hgallegos915 · Post by **hgallegos915** » October 18th, 2005, 12:33 am

holy cow! that is new information for me..even if im running a little lean.. and I have a feeling i had since i first had the engine in.. i would love to get the kost of it... anychance can I use same fuel pump? or have to update?? hey sorry not jacking the thread as far as part numbers any k series injector gasket fits.