[OldTee]

Is it easier to remove the intake manifold to replace a injector sleeve or can the sleeve be installed with the manifold in the car?

What is the proceedure to reinstall the injectors with a new big bertha "O" ring?

[matt de maria]

I don't know if you got my e-mail through here; but it is easier to pull inserts with runner still bolted to head. I have a special puller (blind hole puller) for these. But I was just now thinking that since the body of the injector is 8mm (I think), you might be able to tap the hole in the bakelite, thread a bolt, and pull the insert. Remember what I mentioned about the staking protrusions.

[matt de maria]

I don't know if you got my e-mail through here; but it is easier to pull inserts with runner still bolted to head. I have a special puller (blind hole puller) for these. But I was just now thinking that since the body of the injector is 8mm (I think), you might be able to tap the hole in the bakelite, thread a bolt, and pull the insert. Remember what I mentioned about the staking protrusions.

[William Miller]

When I pulled mine, I used a stud that had wood threads on one end and machine threads on the other. I think it was about 5/16 or 3/8".
The wood threads self tapped into the insert and with a nut on the other end I recall using a tiny crow bar to pop it loose.

This is just one was of doing it. While looking arrund the shop I happened across the stud so I tried it.

As matt said it can be done with the engine in the car.

Matt can you explain your procedure for staking?

[matt de maria]

I use a "nail set punch" (I am not a carpenter). It is a small punch with a tapered point. I just hit the rim of the aluminum to cause a bulge at the top of the wall. One punch every 120 degrees.

[OldTee]

I may have s*rewed the goose so to speak. It did not come out on my first thru eighth try so I have somewhat of a mess. I got it to turn but not pop out. More work tomorrow. I have exceeded my tool cribs capabilities.

Also, I just installed Windows XP and I am not sure what works and what doesn't yet.

Why do I do these things to myself.

[matt de maria]

Call me tomorrow.

I think you have reached the level of being a "techno-geek".
At this level man struggles to control every aspect of his environment. But on the way to this plateau (nirvana), he is continuously fighting the great god MURPHY. Man can never beat MURPHY; but man always wants to strive ahead for perfection .
Owning a perfect Porsche where everything works correctly is "nirvana".

[OldTee]

I shall see you tomorrow so you can remove injectors of your choosing. Nirvana, uh, how about Dantes Inferno.

[William Miller]

If you have the runners out how about hooking the puller upto a slide hammer?

[OldTee]

Bill, I used a tap. The material in the sleeve just fell apart. Since I don't know what these things look like I don't want to do too much prying or use a larger tap for fear of taking out some aluminum. I would suppose the sleeve sits on a ridge inside the manifold and there must be some overlap that you can get ahold of to pull up but I don't know how much.