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Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:57:13 +0000
...failure in the 2nd gear piston mentioned by Ken under the >> circlips >> on the DS. >> If the rubber piston seals are cracked, aged to...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 31 Jan 2000 20:53:48 -0500
...Resting atop the piston is the pushrod seat, and there's a circlip to keep the whole assembly together. The seat has a hole...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:45:43 -0600
...I think pulling circlip's and piston pins > much > >> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still attached > to > >> the...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 3 Feb 2005 00:11:25 -0500
...the gudgeon circlip had broken ??? allowing the pin to move. > Gradually the hole elongated resulting in the bottom of the piston skirt > smashing , hence...
ready to re-install cylinders/heads, but...problems..
Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 10:50:53 -0700
...the piston pins to remove the pistons to put the new rings in....here's te trouble...fought to get teh circlip out, but...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 15:12:53 -0600
...I think pulling circlip's > > >> and piston pins > > much > > >> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still > > >> attached > > to > > >> the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 17:46:25 -0500
...I think pulling circlip's > >> and piston pins > much > >> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still > >> attached > to > >> the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:12:14 -0800
...then aseemble the piston with new rings and barrel assembly onto the rod and wrist pin. If a circlip slips and falls downinto the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 13:48:28 -0500
...I think pulling circlip's and piston pins much easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still attached to the...
Re: Piston Pin
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
5 May 1995 10:05:15 U
...RE>Piston Pin Vahid Lajevard writes >I am doing a mini rebuild on my 80 vanagon. By mini rebuild I mean I am >changing...
Re: 6 mils of lash...
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:03:59 -0600
...out around the sides. > > Resting atop the piston is the pushrod seat, and there's a circlip to keep > the whole assembly together. The...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:58 -0700
...I need the specialized tools that are required to >remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools >(removing circlips and piston pins...
Wasserboxer piston pin removal
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:18:42 -0700
...You want it so it just fits through the hole in the piston pin. (You DID remove the circlip, right?) Slide bolt head first...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:29:44 -0600
...I think pulling circlip's >>>> and piston pins >> much >>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still >>>> attached >> to >>>> the...
Re: Easy way to put cylinders on (was Re: head job)
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Wed, 9 Feb 2000 12:06:21 -0500
...the piston/cylinder combination on in the same manner you would normally put on > just the piston. Once the wristpin and circlips are in...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:06:03 -0700
...it's a bit fiddly ...fitting the wrist pin into the assembled piston and barrel though the hole in the block, the the circlip...
Re: Heads are off; now what?
Historical mailing list - Stan Smith
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:56:10 -0500
...I have not taken the pistons and cylinders off yet as the compressions were all ok. It is a much bigger job once you...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:11:51 -0400
...penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any ideas on this one?? BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 11:12:55 -0800
...I think pulling circlip's and piston pins much > easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still attached to > the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:22:44 -0800
...I think pulling circlip's >>>> and piston pins >> much >>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still >>>> attached >> to >>>> the...
Re: ready to re-install cylinders/heads, but...problems..
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:15:38 -0500
...the piston pins > to remove the pistons to put the new rings in....here's te > trouble...fought to get teh circlip out, but...
Re: '87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 12 Jan 2002 05:59:41 EST
...I used a small hydraulic bottle jack to do this operation of pushing and holding the piston until I could install the circlip. This...
Re: 84 head job update and questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 31 May 2002 23:10:24 -0500
...84 head job update and questions > I just finished doing this without any special tools, the circlips can be > removed with snap ring pliers...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 16:25:19 -0500
...careful. > > then aseemble the piston with new rings and barrel assembly onto the rod > and wrist pin. If a circlip slips and falls downinto...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:41:55 -0400
...I need the specialized tools that are required to > >remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools > >(removing circlips and piston pins...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:27:44 -0600
...I think pulling circlip's >>>>> and piston pins >>>>> >>>> much >>> >>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still >>>>> attached >>>>> >>>> to >>> >>>> the...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:54:38 -0500
...I think pulling >>>>> circlip's and piston pins >>>>> >>>> much >>> >>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still >>>>> attached >>>>> >>>> to >>> >>>> the...
Re: Wasserboxer piston pin removal
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:58:16 -0500
...You want it so it just fits > through the hole in the piston pin. (You DID remove the circlip, right?) > > Slide bolt head first...
Re: rebuilding engine removing the wrist pins
Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
Fri, 12 Jun 1998 15:59:43 -0400
...I just spent two hours and can not remove the pin closest to the flywheel (not to mention the circlip went flying somewhere--probably...
building a powerful motor--more news and questions
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Thu, 4 Apr 2002 22:57:47 -0600
...of custom pistons made for about $400......9.5 to 10:1 and use Deves rings and those real cool circlips for the wrist...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:21:42 -0500
...I think pulling circlip's >>>>>> and piston pins >>>>> much >>>> >>>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still >>>>>> attached >>>>> to >>>> >>>>> the...
Re: 84 head job update and questions
Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 12:51:02 -0300
...Once that happens then in order to replace the cylinder the piston has to be removed so that it can be placed in the...
Re: Engine Overhaul Questions
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 09:29:30 -0600
...I know this sounds childish but I've installed pistons backwards, found loose Circlips in my oil pan, Pinched end play shims, bound fans...
Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:39:08 -0800
...Any tips? Okay, so how do I get the pistons off? I see the wrist pin has to be pulled thought the water pump...
Re: Pitted Heads
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 04:19:29 -0700
...First, you remove the circlips on both sides of the piston. Secondly, try and clean the varnish our of the wristpin bore with carb...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:21:55 -0700
...way would involve removing # 2 piston and barrel first .( via wrist pin removal ) . then getting to the circlip and wrist pin for # 1 out...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:23:13 -0700
...penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any ideas > on this one?? > BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:37:58 -0400
...at least, if a circlip had go out of the piston, it would leave heavy scratch. I use a single LED light with a...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:45:20 +1100
...the gudgeon circlip had broken ??? allowing the pin to move. > Gradually the hole elongated resulting in the bottom of the piston skirt > smashing , hence...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 08:26:23 -0700
...penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any ideas > on this one?? > BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I...
Re: Heads are off; now what?
Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 10:52:42 +0000
>1) Once I pull the pistons and sleeves, how the heck do I get them back >together? With difficulty!! It took me two whole...
85 GL 1.9 engine mystery...
Historical mailing list - Rio Rafael
Thu, 25 Oct 2001 12:36:47 -0700
...1 lifter had the locking circlip/wire completely missing (so the plunger was free to move as much as it wanted in or out...
Re: Replaced Rings blowing oil
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 17 Jan 2003 09:14:20 -0600
...Where can I find the circlip, piston pin, and crankshaft arm positioning >tools? The local dealer won't even touch my car, let alone...
Re: rebuilding engine removing the wrist pins
Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
Sat, 13 Jun 1998 19:02:05 -1000
...I just spent two hours and can not remove the pin closest to the flywheel (not to mention the circlip went flying somewhere--probably...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Benny boy
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:22:06 -0400
...It's NOT the piston pin circlip that came out and scratch the wall, believe me, compression would be way lower than 90, i...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:42:26 -0400
...penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any ideas >> on this one?? >> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:06:00 -0600
...I think pulling circlip's > >>>>>> and piston pins > >>>>> much > >>>> > >>>>> easier than trying to push a cylinder down over a piston still > >>>>>> attached > >>>>> to > >>>> > >>>>> the...
Engine Overhaul Questions
Historical mailing list - John Tullier
Tue, 21 Jan 2003 18:53:37 -0800
...After installing Crankshaft gear, spacer, distributor drive gear, circlip, and #4 crankshaft bearing...the diagram in my book shows an oil thrower. However, during...
Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:41:22 -0500
Okay, so how do I get the pistons off? I see the wrist pin has to be pulled thought the water pump hole but...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:57:25 -0700
...Put spring and piston back into the � � > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the � � > circlip. � � > � � >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Fri, 23 Apr 2004 02:23:17 -0500
...I need the specialized tools that are required to >>>remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools >>>(removing circlips and piston pins...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:31:12 -0400
...Put spring and piston back into the > > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the > > circlip. > > > >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder Bleed problem (How to replace your slave cylinder)
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 15:54:54 -0800
...Put spring and piston back into the slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the circlip. 5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:49:42 -0700
...Put spring and piston back into the >> > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the >> > circlip. >> > >> >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:34:21 -0700
...Put spring and piston back into the � � > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the � � > circlip. � � > � � >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: noisy hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:52:00 -0800
...penetrating spray on the piston. Nothing has worked. Any > ideas > >> on this one?? > >> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 07:59:19 -0700
...Put spring and piston back into the >>� � > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the >>� � > circlip. >>� � > >>� � >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - John C...
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 09:48:19 -0600
...Put spring and piston back into the > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the > circlip. > >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 15:42:13 -0700
...Put spring and piston back into the >>> > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the >>> > circlip. >>> > >>> >5. Now turn the slave...
Re: Manual trans replacement
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:16:02 -0400
...Put spring and piston back into the >>> > slave cylinder, push the piston down a little, and insert the >>> > circlip. >>> > >>> >5. Now turn the slave...