daves16v 1 Posted November 22, 2004 What's the procedure for doing this on a valver? Is it an easy job? Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
h100vw 0 Posted November 22, 2004 Pull injector, replace O ring, refit. A bit of WD works ok for lubrication. I can recommend the snap on tool for the job, although with your metal work skills you can probably make one the same for a few pennies. Gavin http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/pro_det. ... ir=catalog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theRuler 0 Posted November 22, 2004 its easyish i had the injectors in and out of my 16 valve mk2 golf a few times. they are tight though. what i would do, was clip a set of mole grips to the hex part of the injector (dont pull em by the pipe!!!) and rest the mole grip handle against the inlet manifold in such a way that it would act as a level. a smack onto the handle would pull the injector sharply and free it. (use your hand to smack it, thus regulating force) to refit i'd put them in place, then with a long screw driver and a hammer, tap them in. the o rings should come out with the injectors. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 22, 2004 This is a job best done when the engine is hot as the seals will be nice and soft. I wouldn't use any petroleum based lubricants (such as WD40) as it will attack the rubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted November 22, 2004 Thanks for that chaps. I've recently read that changing these O rings can give restore lost power on higher mileage cars due to air leaks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites