(8v) are there different sized injector o-rings (or injector cups)?

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

The black inserts came with the head (a ported hydro head bought w/ a 3A 
short block). I never even thought to check them because they look new.

Thanks for the suggestions Mark!

JT (will be dreaming of hammers tonight  :)

Mark F. wrote:

>On 9/30/05, Jeff Toomasson <area53@validpath.com> wrote:
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>>Anyone? I'm really stumped on this one. I put as much elbow grease as I
>>felt was safe on this (a lot) and there wasn't so much as a budge...   :(
>>
>>This is my last weekend to work on this (our daughter is coming via
>>scheduled c-section next Friday! :)  And I DON'T have a garage... :(
>>
>>http://validpath.com/images/81s/oring1.JPG
>>http://validpath.com/images/81s/oring2.JPG
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>I've never used black inserts (only brown plastic, and brass), so that
>might be your problem.  Where'd you get the black inserts, and for
>what application are they listed for?
>
>In my experience striking a flathead screwdriver (nice big one -
>resting on the lip of the injector) with a hammer is the best way to
>get the injectors in place.  I also soak the o-rings in gasoline for a
>few minutes beforehand...  I occasionally rip/pinch an o-ring if it's
>real tight, so visually inspect each one after they're seated. 
>Forcing them usually doesn't work for me (especially with fresh
>o-rings), whereas the "shock and awe" technique (there it is again
>Cathy! :D) works everytime...
>
>If that doesn't work,  maybe try putting the orings in the insert
>(fully seated), and force the injector in the hole.  I haven't tried
>this method though...
>
>HTH,
>
>Mark.
>75
>80 S
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>90 Audi Coupe Quattro - 10vt
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