[Vwdiesel] Injector removal..

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/7/2006 7:18:38 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
merkurfan at yahoo.com writes:

> I'm just wondering what you guys are using to remove
> the injectors on the 1.5/1.6 I know it takes a special
> socket but I about fell over when the mac guy said 200
> dollars and 4 weeks out.
> 
> I found one on ebay (and only one) for 65 shipped but
> I figured someone on the list would know of a way to
> get them out for less.
> 

  Simple.  1 1/16" or 27mm deep socket.  It MUST be punched 
out all the way though or it won't work.  If it has "heft" to the upper 
area then get a different one or a lathe to clearance it.
  When removing injectors it's best to use an impact wrench and 
rattle it out.  Second best is a conventional breaker bar/rachet 
but be SURE you don't lean on your vectors.  ;-)  Always remove 
them by pushing toward the engine and NEVER by pulling toward 
the injector pump!!!!!!!  You can crack the thin area around the 
injector if you end up with a leaning force instead of a simple twisting 
one.
     Loren