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Engine Specific Info and Questions => IDI Engine => Topic started by: jbturgeon on October 02, 2009, 06:59:21 pm
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Hi guys, i am about to take off my injectors with a visegrip and was wondering, before i make a mess, what size of socket will fit to take those out properly.
Thx very much
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its a VERY DEEP 27mm I think.
I have, when the socket was unavailable and I needed to get the injectors out pronto, used a big crescent with success.
I would heavily advise against using vice grips.
-Owen
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you could also use a 27mm open end wrench
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true, but who has one of those?
if you are going to buy a wrench for the injectors, you might as well get a socket so you can use a torque wrench for installing them again.
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I already try a 27 impact but too short..
Will try to exchange it tomorow
Thx for the replies
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it may be hard to find a socket deep enough, many people have purchased a cheap socket, cut it in half and welded a piece of pipe in to make an extra deep socket.
if you can find a really deep one though, that is the best option.
-Owen
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SEARS... Their 27mm deep 1/2" drive fits nicely. You have to experiment a little with it, for some reason it fits better in one position, where it does not interfere with the fuel return nipples.
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It is extremely difficult to find a socket with enough deep clearance inside to fit over the 2 stage injectors. The sockets at Sears (here in Vancouver, anyway) are now just the same old cheap stuff you find anywhere else, don't work.
I finally found one that works - it is a Wright tools 1 and 1/16" deep socket (fits 27 mm perfectly), the flutes run all the way to the bottom of the socket and will fit over the long injectors. I got it at The Tool Place in Kamloops. Try finding somewhere that carries Wright tools, the model stamped on the side is #4634, maybe that will help you find one, good luck.