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Can a failed fuel injector allow air into fuel system?

Updated: 8/21/2019
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Unlikely, air can get in around them if o ring is bad but rare. They are simply solenoid valves and fuel pressure should be well ablove 50 lbs/ if you are running lean, excessive air entry is more likely a vac hose/

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