[PT-Dave]

quote:Originally posted by Kirby

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These silly little caps didn't just happen, they have been part and parcel of the design of injectors for years. The purpose of a non metal barrier between two metal pieces should be self evident to your "common sense", metal to metal contact facilitates conductive heat transferr and wear.(Please read my previous post from a "True Automotive Expert" in the Injector field.)

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Lastly, please re-read your first post with perspective, my take was that your goal was in fact to "put me down". Can I remind you of a few phrases like "Keep them (opinions)your to yourself" and "be quiet".

I have posted a few FACTS about what I discovered when working with the Stage 1 product. I asked DCX and others to contribute, and I certainly don't want anyone to "KEEP THEIR OPINIONS TO THEMSELVES".

Kirby, onca again we seem to agree to disagree. I did read (and re-read) the post from your injector expert, and no mention was made about the so-called thermal protective caps. Only why injectors tend to fail in long term use. The non-metal barrier is the SEAL! If the seal was not there, we would have a vacuum leak that would play havoc with the performance. So far you have stated no FACTS, only speculation as to the intended purpose of these plastic rings. Your interpretation, not mine. Again, if there is room for the plastic rings, then without them, there is even MORE room for the tip. I have attempted to "move or wiggle" the injectors when installed, and the movement could only be measured in microns. There is just no appreciable slack present. Therefore, the injector tip cannot make metal to metal contact. Period. Case closed.

Secondly, I am not putting you down. To do so would not be couth. I am only trying to put forth opposing logic for the statements that you have declared to be fact. Since you are the one calling "wolf", then produce the wolf. That is all I am asking for, and so far, you have not delivered. Show me something that labels these rings and I will concede your argument. Until then, I respectfully disagree with your assessment.

Lastly, if you are stating your opinion, then be all means continue. However, you are stating as fact that which you cannot prove. You seem to be attempting to rile the ranks with your theories, and I guess, because of your vocal nature and superior number of posts, most will believe. I choose not to, but only because I cannot be dissuaded by theories, only facts. Show me!