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What size socket for injector?
by
mtnbob
on 13 Feb, 2010 18:30
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Just wondering if I can use a deep well socket or if I need a special tool, and what size socket?
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#1
by
Vincent Waldon
on 13 Feb, 2010 18:37
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#2
by
rallydiesel
on 13 Feb, 2010 20:07
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I use a run of the mill deep impact socket on 1.6 injectors. 1.9 injectors are taller so you might need some type of specialized socket. Or take the pump off and use a box wrench.
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#3
by
mtnbob
on 13 Feb, 2010 20:30
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I read everything I could find and the closest thing was a "Craftsman 27mm deep socket", but not a current one
I guess this means there is no specialized tool that anyone knows of? Sorry to be a pest, just trying to do it right.
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#4
by
Vincent Waldon
on 13 Feb, 2010 20:55
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#5
by
ein bora
on 14 Feb, 2010 00:31
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A regular deep socket didn't fit my 1.9 injectors, so I cut the end off and welded it to an old regular sized socket of similar size. The extra bit of depth works great and beat the cost of buying a specialized tool.
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#6
by
745 turbogreasel
on 14 Feb, 2010 03:57
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#7
by
commuter boy
on 16 Feb, 2010 00:06
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I use a run of the mill deep impact socket on 1.6 injectors. 1.9 injectors are taller so you might need some type of specialized socket.
Just chuck a grinding stone into a drill and deepen and hog out the inside of the deep impact socket for the 1.9's. Make sure you clear enough so the fuel return line barbs clear.
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#8
by
wolf_walker
on 16 Feb, 2010 00:53
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It depends on the socket's shape inside near as I can tell, but you CAN tweak the bypass line nipples and make them weep if you aren't careful. Sometimes you can swedge them back in, sometimes not. Go slow, be careful.
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#9
by
smutts
on 17 Feb, 2010 15:48
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27mm also fits the oil cooler nut. Useful to know when the thing starts dumping oil into your coolant.
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#10
by
fatmobile
on 18 Feb, 2010 01:16
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For the 1.6:
1 1/16" deep socket
Make sure it's 12 point;
less likely to bend the little barbs
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#11
by
mtnbob
on 19 Feb, 2010 04:46
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I purchased a 1/2" 27mm deep well 12pt socket from Lowes Worked great for around $10
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#12
by
BellCityDubber
on 21 Jan, 2014 10:58
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just to keep this thread current...
the lowes Kobalt 1/2" drive 12 point 27mm deep socket will only work on the 1.6 injectors, it WILL NOT work on the longer 1.9 injectors.
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#13
by
libbydiesel
on 21 Jan, 2014 11:13
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just to keep this thread current...
the lowes Kobalt 1/2" drive 12 point 27mm deep socket will only work on the 1.6 injectors, it WILL NOT work on the longer 1.9 injectors.
A short piece of cast iron pipe (cut off the end of my cheater pipe) and a couple minutes with my chop saw and welder fixed that...
It also leaves plenty of room for the return nipples.