How to Extract the copper injector tubes in a Volvo Penta 2000 series diesel

[Gerry Connolly]

I'm trying to find a way to extract the injector tubes in my Volvo Penta 2002 diesel. I don't have or want to buy the $350.00 volvo tool extraction tool.
If any one else tried and succeeded somehow, I'd like to know.

[Paul L]

Have you pulled the head? I don't remember getting them out as that tough once the head was out. We used an old injector as a template to have tool turned to set the new ones.
Are yours leaking fuel or coolant?

[Gerry Connolly]

I'm rebuilding the engine, as well as new rings, bearings and seals, had the head off and refurbished, ie, the valves ground, the injectors rebuilt, new valve stems and seals. When I put it back together and did a test run, noticed the injector tubes are leaking water on the top of the head. No blowby. I guess I could take the head off but not sure that would make it easier to get the tubes out without the special volvo tool. I guess I'm asking how to make some kind of extracting tool for less money.

[Gerry Connolly]

Found the Official Volvo Puller on line for $175.00 US. Maybe I should bite the bullet. Not getting any advice on an alternate.

[Paul L]

Here's a CF thread with a little bit of info on pulling the sleeve without a tool http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...fix-62621.html

[NoTies]

Getting them out is easy, just use an appropriately sized drift and hammer them out. If you're uncomfortable with the risk of damaging the head using a drift then tap a 10mm thread into the tube and wind in a 10mm bolt and press them out. Installing them is a different matter as they need to be pressed then swaged and that requires the special tool.

[Gerry Connolly]

I ordered the tool from Marine Parts Express today ($125.00) along with a new head gasket. I was successful in pulling a tube out a few years back, but these seem more tenaciously locked into the head. As I live in Nova Scotia, it takes time for things to arrive and then there's the low Canadian dollar. Should be good to go in a couple of weeks, it's still pretty chilly here.