[Vwdiesel] Injector removal..

[David Cook]

I got my 27mm deep socket from O'Reilys, it was a GM
Goodwrench brand.  It fits the injectors just
perfectly.

David

--- LBaird119 at aol.com wrote:

> 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
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David Cook
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