Broken Injector Fuel Return Nipple

Momentslater

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Joined
Feb 2, 2018
Location
Calgary, AB, Canada
TDI
2003 Jetta 535k km
NY cylinder 2 injector decided it didn't want to come out of my old head and caused a bit of grief trying to get it out. Well I got it out but I broke off one of the fuel return nipples. It's on the left side of the injector so I can put it in cylinder 1 but how would I go about blocking that hole off so fuel doesnt go everywhere?
 
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BobnOH

not-a-mechanic
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May 29, 2004
Location
central Ohio
TDI
New Beetle 2003 manual
I'm thinking maybe it needs to drain the injector. Tedious repair no doubt.
 

burn_your_money

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Oct 16, 2012
Location
Missouri
TDI
99 Beetle, 96 B4V, 05 Passat wagon
You can get replacement nipples. JB Weld will also work to seal it shut and then just use it on the end like you are.
 

flee

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Sep 19, 2011
Location
Chatsworth, CA
TDI
2002 Jetta GLS wagon
When I sent DBW an injector body with a broken nipple he vetoed it.
I found a good used one on ebay for about $50.
 
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