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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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Default Fuel Rail Cracks at mounting point, 2nd time.

Long story short:

This is my 2nd time having fuel leak while I was racing on the track. I smelled gas when I was racing hard. Popped the hood, fuel was leaking at the back side of the fuel rail. Both cracked on the exact same spot.

First Set of fuel rail: (Stock)
2nd Set of fuel rail: (Bought it used)

Finally, called Nissan dealer and found out Nissan has an updated part #. The new one is beefier on the mounting bracket. I am hoping that will fix the problem.

Anyone have experienced something like that? They need to make a recall on this!!



First pic circled in red was the crack location:




New one vs old one:



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Old Feb 12, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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I never had a problem personally, and I had the fuel rails off, or pulled off to the side multiple times, what could possibly put enough stress on that line to make it crack??
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 03:38 PM
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Just happened to me, thought it was the o ring on the back of the rail , changed the O ring and still leaking. Got the mirror for a better view and cracked.

Any ideas on price?

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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Just happened to me, thought it was the o ring on the back of the rail , changed the O ring and still leaking. Got the mirror for a better view and cracked.

Any ideas on price?
Do you need another OEM fuel rail? I have mine left over after a build…PM me if interested...
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Old Jan 1, 2013 | 06:31 PM
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Do you need another OEM fuel rail? I have mine left over after a build…PM me if interested...
Using the one off my spare engine, then want to buy an updated version for when I install the new motor
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