Fuel injectors firing numbers

Tiny
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Hey Danny, so I was wondering something so I reset the CEL with the p0420 code and the code only comes back on during the night time when it is cooler. Keep in mind that during the day it is 105 plus degrees outside in Las Vegas. So is it possible that catalytic converter is not getting hot enough during the night? I did get the code p0128 and my temperature gauge never reaches the middle no matter how long I drive it.
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Sunday, July 1st, 2018 AT 1:08 AM
Tiny
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Hi again.

No, temperature will have nothing to do to set the code. If you keep turning the CEL off during the operation of your car and all the data the vehicle is receiving from sensors/monitors when a component has failed the CEL with continually come back on. The code P0128 is the code regarding the thermostat we spoke of previously.
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Sunday, July 1st, 2018 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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Today I am going to the muffler shop to see which catalytic converter is the culprit, lol.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 8:37 AM
Tiny
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Shop said my passenger catalytic is bad. It cost $450.00 to replace. :(
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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Hello again.

As stated in my prior post it was the right (passenger) converter. The price $450.00 is not too bad. My 1997 Silverado catalytic converters were $269.00 apiece installed (needed both within four years), but a customer of mine had the highest price I have ever seen $2,100.00 for a Ford Supercrew! Glad to hear your vehicle is coming together. Let me know if you have any further questions and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 4:33 PM
Tiny
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Got the new catalytic converter in and now another code popped up for P0135. The hits keep coming with this car.
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Hello again, Danny here.

That code is your Upstream Bank 1 heated O2 sensor. Unfortunately it is my experience that it goes hand in hand with the bad catalytic converter on that side. Having that misfire damaged that sensor and converter over time. Usually O2 sensors run $60.00 to $90.00 from auto part stores but nowadays people like shopping online to save money. I am confident you can do this repair. Here is the tutorial for O2 sensors and location.. Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor
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Monday, July 2nd, 2018 AT 5:31 PM
Tiny
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Wow! Getting this thermostat out is no joke. I should probably bought new radiator hoses.
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 12:02 PM
Tiny
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That would be a good idea if they are worn/showing signs of needing replacement. Sometimes I do replacements when work is in a tough spot just knowing it is a bear to get to and not wanting to do it again soon for awhile. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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What is the second hose on the thermostat housing?
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 3:32 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

That is the heater return tube. I have attached a diagram for you. Hope you are having good luck.
Danny
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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As we previously discuss I changed out the number one fuel injector and ever since I bought this car I had a strong smell of fuel by the intake manifold and then I can smell it in the cabin of the vehicle. Now from the picture that I uploaded do you think that o-ring is bad and would cause a fuel leak?
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 9:27 PM
Tiny
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Hello again.
That old Injector? I would say yes, Looks like it would leak!
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 11:24 PM
Tiny
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Because all of them look like the old injector. There just not misfiring (yet).
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 11:30 PM
Tiny
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Hello again.

Well that will happen with age/wear. Since you have changed them there should be no more misfire! Did you complete the thermostat change?
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 11:35 PM
Tiny
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Oh, I only changed one of fuel injectors.

I did not change the thermostat. I am going to buy radiators hoses and attempt to remove the thermostat.
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 AT 11:42 PM
Tiny
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Hello again.

Okay. Let me know how things turn out. Once again thanks for using 2CarProsFix and ask any questions as need be.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 12:44 AM
Tiny
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Took the o2 sensor that was throwing that code.
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 1:44 PM
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 1:45 PM
Tiny
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Hello again.
After replacement be sure to clear codes. Looks like you should be almost completed with repairs! Danny-
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 AT 4:48 PM

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