Injector seal replacement - 87 5KS

[Kurt W. Deschler]

Dave,

I broke off a couple of these on my GTI while trying to remove the
injectors and then just left them there. They seemed to burn away just
fine and I have had no problems since. I would be more worried if it were
a turbo engine. If you really want to get it out, you could turn the
engine til the intake valve opens and use one of those spark plug air dams
(used for changing valve seals) to send some compressed air out the intake
port.

	-Kurt
	'87 5kcstq
	'88 vw gti 16v

> Message: 9 Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:30:53 -0500 From: "Dave C."
> <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu> Subject: Injector seal replacement - 87 5KS
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> Trying to replace injector seals on an 87 5KS, one of the plastic shrouds
> cracked and a piece of it fell down into the head... on the injector at the
> front of the engine.
>
> Will damage result if I leave it in there and drive the car?
>
> Are there any tricks I might try to fish the piece out without removing the
> intake manifold?
>
> Any advice would be appreciated.
> ----------------
> Dave C.