Disassembling balance tube?

[Mikey_ZX]

When disconnecting the balance tube in the back of the engine, do I have to release the fuel pressure?

[marty1mc]

No. You are only disconnecting the vacuum, not opening the fuel lines.

[Mikey_ZX]

Okay, thank you very much, just trying to get to the fifth and sixth spark plug.

[grk nickafis]

You should however, change your O-rings if they look old or just in case. Make sure you reseal it nice and tight.

[Mikey_ZX]

I tried to get o-rings at the nissan dealership before I dissassembled the balance tube, however they didn't carry them. When I did take it apart the o-rings seemed okay. I lubricated them with a little oil to give a better seal before I put the tube back on, is that okay?

[DankZX]

You should be fine....however if the seals fail then just go to wal-mart/true value and get some high temp sylicone and reseal them with that. And you will know when they fail as there will be some fuel and a small amount of oil leaking around the base of the balance tube.

[Mikey_ZX]

Thank you for the advice. When I read the manual, it said to replace the o-rings, and then when I posted, grk nickafis said to do the same thing too. It sucks that I couldn't get those o-rings at the dealership. But, thanks again.