[piemanpete]

Hi Folks.

I want to get at the fuel injectors to see what sort of condition they're in, as part of trying to find out why the car doesn't start well.

I thought the alloy injector cover was held on with male torx-headed bolts and bought a set of sockets, but looking again it seems I was wrong.

Looks like there are two normal bolts deeply recessed into the cover but I can't get ordinary sockets down the holes. Presumably some sort of skinny/thin-walled socket is required.

Anyone know exactly what I need, please?

Thanks

 

[danthevan]

I'm pretty sure they're just a 12mm, but will probably need a 3/8 drive (or smaller) long reach socket to get to them

 

[piemanpete]

<sigh> *more* tools to be bought - no wonder people give up and go to garages!

 

[danthevan]

Yeah, but once you have the tools, you don't need to buy them for the next job!

 

[piemanpete]

true enough - but I've lived this long without ever needing a 3/8" socket set!

 

[danthevan]

I don't have a 'set', but have a rail of long reach ones which come in damn handy. Probably even get away with just a 1/2"-3/8 converter so you dont have to but a new ratchet

 

[piemanpete]

That's certainly worth considering - thanks! I've got a set of converters coming, so maybe all I need is the deep sockets.

 

[danthevan]

may need some 3/8 extension bars too, but they're cheap enough.

I bought a decent Britool set a couple of years ago, and has a damn good selection of bits in it. Doesn't have 3/8, but has 1/4 drive long reach, E sockets, torx, screwdriver bits etc etc.
Search around and you can find it for arounf the £100 + vat mark

 

[piemanpete]

Nice kit - but a bit expensive for me in my impoverished state. I've cobbled together the bits I need on fleabay, however.

Now just need Royal Mail to get its act together and deliver them - then we shall see!

 

[Recycled Scenic]

You need a deep long series 13mm A/F socket to remove the 2 nuts that retain the casting that protects the fuel rail.

 

[piemanpete]

Excellent - thanks - got some of those on order so I should be in business shortly.

Cheers

 

[Recycled Scenic]

If you haven't got any? Sooner or later if you are planning to do all your Renault (and Vauxhall's) maintenance you will need both torx key and sockets

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10PC-CR-V-LONG-REACH-TORX-TORQUE-STAR-KEY-SET-T9-T50-/130509324112?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item1e62f63f50

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-10-piece-Torx-Socket-Set-/160579027659?pt=UK_Hand_Tools_Equipment&hash=item25634182cb

 

[piemanpete]

Yes, well, I've been collecting tools since I was 12 (am now 52), and I love them, so I don't need much of an excuse to buy more; only a lack of funds brought about by being largely out of work prevents me doing so!