It’s going to be pretty difficult without the tool I would just go buy the tool at any autozone or Orielly’s. It’s not that expensive and it’ll save you the headache. Good luck!
Do you need to replace the cam follower when you're leaking gas into your oil? Mine is getting the "P0172 - system too rich bank 1" and is dieseling when you shut it off. I ordered a new pump and new line but no cam follower. I also ordered a "High-Pressure Fuel Pump Installer EN-48896" because a different video said i needed one to line up the camshaft before installing the new pump, but you didn't use one at all. So did I just waste $55 on some bogus tool that resembles a butt plug?
lol that’s the way to do it if you’re doing it by the book. You’re suppose to put the butt plug in there and rotate the crankshaft clockwise until it sits flush. Otherwise you can stick your finger in there on the cam follower and rotate the crankshaft until it goes all the way down and stop rotating when you feel it starting to come back up. As far as the cam follower if you’re able to locate one easily I would replace it while you’re there otherwise if not no big deal.
I have a 2014 3.6l LT Flex and the code that comes up is P228C it keeps putting my car in reduced power to engine.Should I replace whole pump? And if so do i need a line as well? Thank you for the video still learning and on a strict budget
Yes it looks like you’re having issues with the fuel pressure and most likely the mechanical fuel pump is going to be your problem. It’s recommended to replace the line too but you can re use it as well it you’d like just make sure it’s tight enough so it doesn’t leak.
I bought a nice ltz second hand but disnt know about the fuel pump leak. Almost grenaded the engine on a long road trip and had to replace valve lifters after
It’s suppose to be a one time use because the fitting is crush to fit so when it’s tightened from the factory it’s already crushed so it might not make a proper seal second time around. Sometimes you can get away with reusing them
@acetechauto7 Thanks for the explanation. I went through 4th class power engineering but do not recall mention of a crush fitting amongst the innumerable fittings and instruments we studied. Are there reasons a tapered compression fitting wouldn't be ideal? Thermal expansion? Thanks again, tackling tomorrow pending parts. 👍
Just fyi I went with an apremium pump $180cdn vs $480cdn for ac delco. Pump seems fine after a week. Looks equal or better to in quality than the delco. Comes in crazy nice packaging with a color brochure with tips such as different ways to release pressure in lines. New crush fitti g fuel line (ac delco) they wanted $80 CAD. I reused the old one and it hasn't leaked yet 👍
@@acetechauto7 I have a question you may be willing to answer. i suspect my timing chain has slipped a tooth and I havent checked. I have a code but it runs fine. I jist wantes to know if you have a trick or tip to move the chain just one or two teeth. I saw my friend do this a couple years ago but dont remember the technique. He used the (24mm) box wrench on the camshaft and not sure the trick but applied a bit of pressure and lined it back up. Is it easier to release the tensioner a little or is there a better way. Thanks my friend
Ive replaced this, both fuel pressure sensors, cleaned injectors, replaced MAF, CAT and the damn car still wants to shut off when its in drive. If i put it in Neutral, the car runs fine. IDK what else to do.
No this won’t cause the p0420 that’s separate and you’ll need a catalytic converter for that and alot of times the exhaust manifold cracks on them too which you will find out once you take the heat shield off it when doing the catalytic converter
@acetechauto7 so I just replaced exhaust manifold bc of a crack after redoing timing...car is running fine, but then got p0172 and p0420 at the same time...I should replace the high pressure pump right to correct p0172, right? P0420 still a separate issue?
@Father_Adrian try clearing the codes first and see if they come back. If they do then most likely you’ll need the high pressure fuel pump and a catalytic converter.
@acetechauto7 gotcha! Appreciate the advice! 1 more thing, I saw someone mention the butt plug tool thing lol, I don't have that, so am I able to install just as you did and have everything line up properly? I dont want to mess up anything Internal
Im about to do this same job. Do you have any reccomendations on how to remove the fuel line without the tool for the prongs?
It’s going to be pretty difficult without the tool I would just go buy the tool at any autozone or Orielly’s. It’s not that expensive and it’ll save you the headache. Good luck!
What's the prong tool called? Or is that what it's called? Lol 🤦🏼♀️
That’s called a fuel line disconnect tool
Do you need to replace the cam follower when you're leaking gas into your oil? Mine is getting the "P0172 - system too rich bank 1" and is dieseling when you shut it off. I ordered a new pump and new line but no cam follower. I also ordered a "High-Pressure Fuel Pump Installer EN-48896" because a different video said i needed one to line up the camshaft before installing the new pump, but you didn't use one at all. So did I just waste $55 on some bogus tool that resembles a butt plug?
lol that’s the way to do it if you’re doing it by the book. You’re suppose to put the butt plug in there and rotate the crankshaft clockwise until it sits flush. Otherwise you can stick your finger in there on the cam follower and rotate the crankshaft until it goes all the way down and stop rotating when you feel it starting to come back up. As far as the cam follower if you’re able to locate one easily I would replace it while you’re there otherwise if not no big deal.
@@acetechauto7 so you can either shove a butt plug into it or you can finger it.. noted.. thanks for your response mate!
@thequintessentialgamer7514 no problem! Either one or the other will work to turn them on.
Will replacing this part fix my low power mode problem? Goes it to low power mode mechanic said code was fuel injected pump
Yes this will fix that issue as well if the code is related to the fuel pump.
I saw another video on this and they did a camshaft adjustment. Is that not a necessary thing? Mine is a 2011 model.
No you won’t have to do an adjustment after this
@@acetechauto7 thank you so much. I was dreading having to try it.
No problem good luck with the repair!
I have a 2014 3.6l LT Flex and the code that comes up is P228C it keeps putting my car in reduced power to engine.Should I replace whole pump? And if so do i need a line as well? Thank you for the video still learning and on a strict budget
Yes it looks like you’re having issues with the fuel pressure and most likely the mechanical fuel pump is going to be your problem. It’s recommended to replace the line too but you can re use it as well it you’d like just make sure it’s tight enough so it doesn’t leak.
@@acetechauto7 thank you!
@@acetechauto7 thanks I asked this in another comment.
Does this issue cause oil to go low?
No this won’t cause it but these engines are known to burn a lot of oil
I bought a nice ltz second hand but disnt know about the fuel pump leak. Almost grenaded the engine on a long road trip and had to replace valve lifters after
Why is it required to change that piece of fuel line?
It’s suppose to be a one time use because the fitting is crush to fit so when it’s tightened from the factory it’s already crushed so it might not make a proper seal second time around. Sometimes you can get away with reusing them
@acetechauto7 Thanks for the explanation. I went through 4th class power engineering but do not recall mention of a crush fitting amongst the innumerable fittings and instruments we studied. Are there reasons a tapered compression fitting wouldn't be ideal? Thermal expansion?
Thanks again, tackling tomorrow pending parts. 👍
Just fyi I went with an apremium pump $180cdn vs $480cdn for ac delco. Pump seems fine after a week. Looks equal or better to in quality than the delco. Comes in crazy nice packaging with a color brochure with tips such as different ways to release pressure in lines.
New crush fitti g fuel line (ac delco) they wanted $80 CAD. I reused the old one and it hasn't leaked yet 👍
@@acetechauto7 I have a question you may be willing to answer. i suspect my timing chain has slipped a tooth and I havent checked. I have a code but it runs fine.
I jist wantes to know if you have a trick or tip to move the chain just one or two teeth. I saw my friend do this a couple years ago but dont remember the technique. He used the (24mm) box wrench on the camshaft and not sure the trick but applied a bit of pressure and lined it back up. Is it easier to release the tensioner a little or is there a better way. Thanks my friend
@bizzzz unfortunately it’s off a tooth because the chain is stretched so you will need to replace it. It’s not worth trying to put it back one tooth
Why didn’t you replace the cam follower while you were at it
You can if you'd like but it wasn't necessary in this case
Thanks for the video. Did you have to bleed the fuel line first before removing it?
You don’t have to. Just slowly unscrew the fuel line and wait for all the fuel to leak out and that’ll release all the pressure in there. Good luck!
Ive replaced this, both fuel pressure sensors, cleaned injectors, replaced MAF, CAT and the damn car still wants to shut off when its in drive. If i put it in Neutral, the car runs fine. IDK what else to do.
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Is it setting any check engine lights on?
Timing chain could be messed up
Transmission sensor maybe?
Spark plugs and coils
@@thisview23 all new. Still nothing
Any idea if the p0172 would cause the p0420 code for bank 1?
No this won’t cause the p0420 that’s separate and you’ll need a catalytic converter for that and alot of times the exhaust manifold cracks on them too which you will find out once you take the heat shield off it when doing the catalytic converter
@acetechauto7 so I just replaced exhaust manifold bc of a crack after redoing timing...car is running fine, but then got p0172 and p0420 at the same time...I should replace the high pressure pump right to correct p0172, right? P0420 still a separate issue?
@Father_Adrian try clearing the codes first and see if they come back. If they do then most likely you’ll need the high pressure fuel pump and a catalytic converter.
@acetechauto7 gotcha! Appreciate the advice! 1 more thing, I saw someone mention the butt plug tool thing lol, I don't have that, so am I able to install just as you did and have everything line up properly? I dont want to mess up anything Internal
@Father_Adrian lol nope you won’t need that. Just follow the steps in the video and you’ll be fine.
I have a Chevy equinox 2016 it came p0172 and p0191 code every time I turn off the car it still runs a little bit what can it be ?
It can be your fuel pump
I have a chevy equinox with code p0090 how do I fix that?
Most likely to fix your issue you will need this pump as well unless you have an issue in the wiring. Good luck!
@@acetechauto7ok thank you I just changed it and it started squeaking so was just wondering
Thanks I just save a to of money
Only if u where close to my city need this part installed 🥲
I’d help you if I could! Good luck.