2012 2017 Chevy direct injector stuck, broken, extracted and fixed

[@privateuser5877]

Thanks for the insight. Mine broke same cylinder, same type a break right above the "o-ring". So what I did was with patients - I used epoxy. I found out what the inside diameter was of the injector. I found a screw/bolt that would fit and was a decent length of about 4 inches. Next, I used a extra 3/8 socket(long) with the head end of the screw/bolt inserted into the socket. Epoxied this together. Then I took the end going into the broken injector made it jagged/flattened to give more surface area for the epoxy. You do this just enough up the screw/bolt for the depth of the epoxy. I cleaned both the screw/bolt and broken injector with isopropyl alcohol. I mixed up a simple epoxy(JB WELD Original). I used a syringe with a long needle tip to apply this and I must say this IS NECCESARY to make sure the adhesive gets in the right spot. Applied a little to the screw/bolt to cover all the part that would be inserted. Put the two together. Let the epoxy set. Came back with the 3/8 drive and rotated it. Now you need to ensure the whole injector is spinning otherwise this did not work. Once I was comfortable it was secure I put a driver on it and spun it a few times. I put the extension and ratchet back on and manually pulled up and rotated. It took some upward force but it popped. It came out glued to the screw! I threw the whole setup socket/screw as far as I could in celebration and relief. Good luck people, godspeed.

[@JakeBerthoff]

Did you happen to take any pictures of the contraption you made? I’m struggling to get an injector out with the same issue. I have tried the magnet and hitting it through but it won’t budge. Was going to try the epoxy method but I am not following your description. Basically did you insert a bolt into The broken injector then epoxy a Socket on the top of the bolt and then epoxy the end that went into injector

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@JakeBerthoff i simply pushed the injector tip into the cylinder and extracted with the magnet through the spark plug hole.

[@JakeBerthoff]

@@garrettgrantham7411 What did you use to push it through to the cylinder? I have tried a bunch of different tools, such as screw driver, drill bit, and bolt same size as while, but it doesn’t want to budge.

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@@JakeBerthoff if your in the rust belt soak it in a small amount of water. I used a punch and it took minimal effort to drop in.

[@wjccart123]

I'm in the exact same situation on my 14 sierra, same cylinder, same exact break on the injector. This has been hell but I'm going to give your method a try in the morning. Thanks for the video

[@5hunet]

My injector broke and got stuck just like this I am nowhere near as experienced as you but if I’m understanding correctly you put that magnet through the spark plug hole? And bent it at an angle to get the stuck piece?

[@5hunet]

Also how did you push it through? Did you hit it with a hammer and a stick to push it through?

[@garrettgrantham7411]

@@5hunet tap it into the cylinder after setting it to just below top dead center. Magnet will retrieve the tip

[@5hunet]

@@garrettgrantham7411 no I mean the broken injector piece how did you push it down ? And im not too sure what you mean by top dead center ?

[@5hunet]

@@garrettgrantham7411 you are like the only video I’ve ever found for this issue I apologize for all the questions it’s been a nightmare for me it’s been DAYS I’ve been dealing with this issue

[@5hunet]

@@garrettgrantham7411dead center as in you out the magnet through the hole in the piston? Or was the piston all the way up or all the way down?