[Vwdiesel] stuck stick in cylinder

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Just wanted to finally comment on this problem.  What many of you may not realize is that the injector hole on the TDIs is VERY small compared to the IDIs once you remove the heat shields.  Getting anything in them is tough.  PLUS there is  a deep indent in the middle of the pistons that could be holding the stick also.  Add to that, the glow plugs are right beside the injectors and you have a space problem.  Seems to me that the most prudent approach to this is one that has already been put out there…remove the head.  Yeah you are going to have to replace some parts but better safe than sorry.  As the Brits are fond of saying "don't be pennywise and pound foolish".  Sometimes the best decision is the hardest route but will give the best results.  Hayden

On Dec 12, 2011, at 6:25 PM, S P SHERMAN wrote:

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> Have not been following this thread closely, but have you tried pulling the GP and injector, putting an air hose connection to the GP hole and placing a screen/net over the other and see what comes out? The net/screen is just so you can tell what is coming our (or not).
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> If you do try this, be sure that the valves on theat cyl are closed, otherwise you may force the stick elsewhere to cause trouble. (and of course, if you can't move the crank because of this stick in there, and the valves are not aligned right, then this probably isn't an option). And be sure the engine crank is locked (in gear on a manual tranny), so the cranck won't spin around on you from the air pressure.
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> Anyhow, if you had not thought of this, and the valve positions cooperate, this might be an easy fix. At least you should have little to loose.________________________________________
> 

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