[Vwdiesel] Removing injectors

[mikel at buncombe.main.nc.us]

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> Date: Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:22:03 -0500
> From: "Craig Osborn" <cosborn at epix.net>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Removing injectors
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I picked up a set of deep-socket half inch drive impact sockets from
harbor freight when they were on special a while back - the 1 1/16" socket
works fine with a 4" extension and a 'T'-handle breaker bar, haven't had
to move the pump yet.  Probably cost as much as a single name brand
socket, and seem to be pretty robust (I could be wrong about that, haven't
really stressed any of them very much yet).  Since it's been a while,
guess you should make sure the sockets are still made the same on the
inside before buying, or make sure you can return 'em if it doesn't fit.

Mike

>>>Andrew said -- I got my 1-1/16" deep socket from Sears
> Today I went to AutoZone, Advance Auto, and Sears.  I found a 27mm deep
> socket at all three stores, but all sockets had a shoulder in the socket
> that made the socket too shallow to slip over the injector.  I searched
> online and found three different brands of 27mm sockets that I could
> special
> order from Sears.
> One was the Armstrong brand 3/4 inch drive 27mm deep socket  - this one is
> expensive but I was thinking that maybe the 3/4 drive would eliminate the
> need to have a shoulder inside the socket.
> One was the Sears brand 1/2 inch drive 27mm deep socket - in the
> description
> "Thin-wall construction gives access to hard-to-reach areas without loss
> of
> socket strength"
> The last was the SK brand 1/2 inch drive 27mm deep socket and this one did
> not have much of a description.
> None of the online pictures showed the inside of the socket.
> Is anyone familiar with these brands and the design of the socket?  Can
> anyone name a brand of socket that will work, since I have had no luck
> finding one?
>
>
>
> Craig
>