removing 6.2l injectors

[jmmay82]

What is the best way to remove the injectors do they make a special socket? or what size or wrench is best thanks ?

 

[m38inmaine]

I think it is a 30mm deep socket if I remember correctly, nothing special.

 

[appnut1]

Snap-on has a socket for this but if I remember, as stated above, it is a 30MM

 

[Westech]

I had to grind down the sides a little on mine.

 

[jimm1009]

Injector socket

It is a special socket. I have a SnapOn brand that I can get the number from but Mac and S&K both have them too.
I'm sure that NAPA also has them but I would not know the number.

I can post the SanpOn number here in a few minutes but I have to walk out to the shop to get it.
I recommend using it over the standard 30 MM deepwell due to the fact that the socket can wobble and then you can bend over or damage one of the overflow ports but that is my 1.7 cents.
Back soon.

Jim

Update: SnapOn #SC166, 30 MM 6 point socket. It looks a lot like a sparkplug socket.


Update #2: They must have changed the number. Here is a link to SnapOn but the number is now S6128.
S6128, Socket, Metric Injector (for Bosch-type injectors)

Jim again

 

[kentuckycucv]

Harbor frieght, needed 30mm deep socket.... bought a whole set for 19.95 and then got 20% off with a coupon. Socket worked fine.

 

[jimm1009]

Just be careful to not bugger the threads for the high pressure lines.

Perhaps wrappng some electricla tape around the threads will help if you are not using the actual tool as listed above.

You will say bad things if you do. Ask me how I may or may not know.

jimm1009

 

[islandguydon]

Jim1009 has a good point, Either the right tool S6128 or use the tape and a 30mm.

 

[SGT Estum]

When I replaced my injectors, I used this:

Amazon.com: OTC 5060 Detroit Diesel Injector Socket: Automotive

Yeah, it's a little on the spendy side but I didn't want to risk buggaring up my new injectors -- or messing up my cores, for that matter. It's a really nice tool because you can put an open-end wrench on it for those hard to reach places; i.e., injectors on cylinders 7 and 8.

 

[kentuckycucv]

I must say that i love some of my high end tool. I have snap on, matco, a lot of nice craftsman wrenches... I hate cheap chinese tools... but sometimes I got to buy them. Especially on a sunday when you have your truck apart and you need one socket to get the one injector out... or whatever it is. That socket cost me $1.60. ( Thats dividing my 10 piece 1/2 drive deepwell socket set)
Not the best, but did good in a pinch.