[Vwdiesel] Re: cleaning carbon clogged rings without disassembly + *new* re-using injector heat shields

[Area31 Research Facility]

Loren,

Yes. Actually I have the injector wrapped in a clean cloth in my jacket pocket so I can test the fit the tool at the store.

BTW,  I've read that the injector heat shields should not be re-used.  I have examined the very thick, very hardened looking steel shield disc that I pulled out of hole #4 and for the life of me cannot immagine why it should not be re-used.  It looks too hard to have any crush qualities.  What say you?

I've copied this to the list as it is a question whose answer would be of benefit to a larger group than just me.

Thanx,
Rob
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: LBaird119 at aol.com 
  To: stephensrw at stn.net 
  Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2005 12:07 PM
  Subject: Re: cleaning carbon clogged rings without disassembly


  I need to get a deep socket and then the other three will be out


    When you go shopping, be SURE to look down the bore of the 
  socket.  I've seen some that aren't punched out deep enough and 
  the return line nipples won't clear.  This was on name brand stuff 
  not just the cheap crap.
      Loren