Injector question, what is...

[Chris-White]

Was going to put my inlet manifold back on today, when i noticed that the large red plastic tube that surrounds the injector when it is inside the head (ie sticking out the bottom of the manifold) has snapped in half.
What is this plastic piece called, and does it mena i need a complete new inject for 25 quid or is it just a ''large sealing ring'' that costs 60p?

Thanks.

[monkeyalan]

i think you mean the injector insert but i may be wrong. can you post a pic?

[Chris-White]

gimme 5 mins...

[Chris-White]

Bad Vs Good:


The Broken one:


The bit that broke off:


A Good one for comprison:


 

[monkeyalan]

that'll need replacing i'm afraid. the bottom of that is where the injector seal sits giving an air tight seal.

[Chris-White]

do you know if its just the seal that'll need replacing or the whole caboodle?

[monkeyalan]

you may aswell replace all the injector seals while you're at it as they're only about a quid each.
As for the broken insert , i don't know how you replace it but i'm sure someone will tell you soon.

[rowlers]

iirc you need a big ass allen key (can't remember the size) and they screw out. screw new ones in. the old one will probably disintegrate when you try to get it out though

[Chris-White]

Anyone know whereabouts the new inserts can be bought from, or do they come as part of a new injector from GSF?

[monzablue16v]

VW part only you need to remove the injector then unbolt the brass injector holder with a big ass allen key think it's 11mm then replace the plastic part and put it all back together