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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 06:42 PM
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just installed new intake injectors and fuel rail now when I start it up the rpms go right up to 5,000 any ideas no codes on reader .
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:23 PM
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Possible vacuum Leak?
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Old Nov 28, 2014 | 07:46 PM
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Vacuum leak or the o-rings aren't happy.
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 08:00 AM
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Had the intake manifold off?

I'll bet the intake manifold is not seated completely against the head, is hanging up on a dowel, and causing a large vacuum leak, resulting in the flare to redline.
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Old Nov 29, 2014 | 09:23 AM
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