[Vwdiesel] Inspecting injectors

[LBaird119 at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/23/2007 8:41:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
bdecker001 at centurytel.net writes:

> When removing injectors on your VW diesel the first and most important is 
> to
> not put torque sideways on the injector. It is easy to crack the head. The
> second thing I would recommend is to take them to your local diesel injector
> rebuilder and have him work his magic. It was money well spent for me.
> Smoother running and more power.
> Brian Decker
> 

  I'll second that in triplicate!  Just remember...  PUSH when 
removing an injector (on a transverse engine) or just push 
TOWARD the head.  Pulling is where you're more likely to 
crack the thin area around the outboard threads of the 
injector area.  Impact gun is the preferred removal, no 
lateral force.  When torquing in, same thing, only it's safest 
to just be fully aware of any lean to your tools.  Keep them 
square to the injector, no tilting leaning or wobbling.
     Loren