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Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 9 Mar 2007 13:25:35 +0000
...lots of lube before you start whacking. > (spray WD40 around the wrist pins before using the slide hammer) > > >PS Thanks to Paul Guzyk for...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 20:52:23 -0400
...I have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 > inch past the piston edge, so I've made a little...
Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Sat, 14 May 2005 19:32:20 -0700
...Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips! > I've had best results with Craftsman circlip pliers. > > Forget about Harbor Freight, Kragen, or other POS tools...you...
Reinstalling wrist pins
Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:28:22 -0800
...the pistons, and am having a problem with one of the wrist pins not fitting in the connecting rod. It fits into other rods...
Re: wrist pins
Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:33:29 -0500
...wrist pins >Im in the process of rebuilding my dads new 85 camper and I found that the >easiest way to deal w/ the...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 17:41:34 -0500
...Anyway it's out and now it needs to go back in. >> I >> have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1...
Tools
Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 15:57:11 -0000
Dave Gunning offered the use of his wrist pin puller and there are a few other special VW tools that would be helpful to...
Re: Teflon Piston buttons.
Historical mailing list
Wed, 3 Jan 96 13:13:45 PST
Wed, 3 Jan 1996, Claralw@aol.com wrote: >whats a teflon button? I guess it goes on the ends of the wrist pin so...
Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???
Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:13:44 -0400
The wrist pin heights are different on the 2.1 and the 1.9 pistons and they can not be interchanged I have a...
Re: piston pin #1 removal question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 19:30:07 -0500
> << After removal, clean the varnish off the wrist pin and its receptacle > with ordinary lighter fluid (naphtha) and it will easily fit back in...
Re: piston pin #1 removal question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 16:45:44 -0500
...Tighten the nut against the pipe thereby drawing the pin out of the piston. After removal, clean the varnish off the wrist pin and...
removing piston pins from 2.1L waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Tom and Deb Runyon
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:46:56 -0700
I am having trouble removing the piston (wrist) pins on the flywheel side (cyclinders 1 and 3) of a 2.1 L waterboxer. Last...
Re: VW tools
Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
Sat, 30 Nov 2002 16:07:05 +0000
Hi Chuck, # 3090 connecting rod support # 3091 wrist pin extractor # 3092 cylinder sleeve puller # 3159 piston pin bore reamer Total: $350.00, all new...
Re: Is this the cause of my engine compression problem?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:02:31 -0400
...The wrist pin then floats and presses the clip against the cylinder wall, machining two grooves into it. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/
Tricks to getting cylinder barrels back on?
Historical mailing list - Rob Scott
Sun, 4 May 2003 20:25:18 -0700
...Can the cylinder barrels be re-installed over the pistons without requiring the use of several special VW tools to pull the wrist pin...
Re: Ring Compressor Ideas
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 18 May 2009 15:54:57 -0700
...My method was to remove #2 piston at the wrist pin, put it back > in the cylinder through the bottom using an ordinary ring...
Re: 84 head job update and questions
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Fri, 31 May 2002 23:10:24 -0500
Forgive my display of ignorance, but why does Bentley want those wrist pins replaced when all we're wanting to do is pull the...
Re: It's alive, but it gives bad head! (Fixing head leak on '87 2.1L)
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 21 Jun 2007 10:49:24 -0400
...I then made a wrist pin puller using nuts, washers, allthread, and a piece of pipe that the pin could slide into. I took...
Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 13:29:33 -0700
...Removing cylinders and pistons as one by removing the wrist pins or; > B. Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to finagle a...
Re: wrist pins
Historical mailing list - Ethan Allen
Mon, 15 Jun 1998 11:18:08 EDT
Im in the process of rebuilding my dads new 85 camper and I found that the easiest way to deal w/ the pistons was...
Re: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 May 2005 06:21:40 EDT
...What's the secret to getting these things in and out (the circular wire clips that secure the wrist pins in the piston)? Any...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:17:25 -0700
...Firstly you all call them wrist pins we use the old term > gudgeon pin and yes they do come loose. > > My 2.1 was...
Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Wed, 2 Mar 2011 08:59:05 -0500
...The manuals show a different procedure with the piston already on the wrist pin. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Head gasket job getting out of hand
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 13 May 2002 07:56:26 -0700
...Then use a large socket against the case (this is so the wrist pin will go inside the socket), put a nut on the...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 18:35:20 -0700
...The insert fit perfectly in the center of the wrist pin and inside the wrist pin hole of the piston . I then used a...
Re: engine assembly
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:08:41 -0500
I think Jeff is asking about how to align the con rod so the wrist pin can be installed on the bench its is...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - pickle vanagon
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 19:07:32 -0400
...I >>> have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 inch past the >>> piston >>> edge, so I've made a little...
Re: FW: CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 20:40:08 -0400
...bend your wrists as far up (back) as you can, > then flop them down while trying to keep your extended pinkies and thumbs in...
Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:22:07 -0400
...Removing cylinders and pistons as one by removing the wrist pins or; > B. Removing the cylinders, leaving the pistons and trying to finagle a...
Pulling piston pins on 2.1l
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sat, 9 Feb 2002 10:49:53 -0500
Volks, Rebuilding a 2.1l, and having a hell of a time pulling the wrist pins..........I even have the vw tool 3091 it...
Re: Fwd: Re: Knock & Ping?
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sat, 4 Mar 2006 10:23:08 -0800
...Instead of being pushed by fluid dynamics (the combustion chamber), the tipping is driven by mechanical means, a stiff wrist pin.
Re: Piston Pin
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Thu, 4 May 1995 09:49:45 -0700 (PDT)
...get the piston pin out. > Any suggestions appreciated. > > Regards, > Vahid I presume you mean the circlips that hold the wrist pins in. You need...
Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 09:52:53 -0500
I got a chance to weigh the piston/wrist pin assemblies on our digital postal scales here at work, they are accurate to .1...
Re: wrist pins/boston bob
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 12:45:20 +1100
...Firstly you all call them wrist pins we use the old term > gudgeon pin and yes they do come loose. > > My 2.1 was...
Re: To compress or to remove wrist pin - A Poll
Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:58:50 EDT
...The trick is to use Carb cleaner to soften the old oil varnish on the piston pin bore. than they will usually slide right...
2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
Historical mailing list - John
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
...Tool #3159 - piston wrist pin ridge reamer (Bentley pg. 13.47) Tool #3091 - Piston wrist pin remover (Bentley pg. 13-44/46/47) Tool...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 3 Oct 2012 21:52:27 -0400
...The insert fit perfectly in the center of the wrist pin and inside the wrist pin hole of the piston . I then used a...
Re: lifters for new engine? - and increased stroke
Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
Sun, 23 Mar 2003 15:31:18 -0600
...So to keep the piston in the confines of the head/cylinder, the wrist pin is actually "higher" in the stroker piston. If you...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 13:14:16 -0500
...I > have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 inch past the piston > edge, so I've made a little...
Re: vannie info on cranks and radiators needed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 2 Jul 2010 11:59:56 -0700
...displacement can only come from bore and stroke of course, nothing about wrist pin location, piston top shape, rod length, etc. it is my...
Re: Engine Teardown Q's
Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 13:25:34 -0800
...1st - I was able to remove the #2 wrist pin and piston using a drift and tapping the pin out of the side. However...
Re: Piston pins
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 3 Mar 1996 22:34:03 -0800 (PST)
> The wrist pin or gudgeon pin of a piston must be a contact-fit in both piston > and only slightly looser in the eye...
Re: FW: CV Joint Swapping
Historical mailing list - John D. Stepto
Thu, 20 Apr 2000 23:13:49 -0000
...bend your wrists as far up (back) as you can, >> then flop them down while trying to keep your extended pinkies and thumbs in...
Re: 1.9L to 2.1L upgrade.
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Sun, 7 May 2000 18:05:50 -0400
...take a set of 2.1L > pistons and cylinders? > > Ken the wrist pin is closer to the top of the piston on the 2...
Re: Engine rebuilding resources
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Tue, 7 Dec 1999 20:22:26 -0500
...Ron at the Bus Depot even offered the loaner VW tool >kit >> for wrist pins and he's "just around the corner" from me...
Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 14:28:14 -0500
...The manuals show a different procedure with the piston already on the wrist pin. Joe -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 4 Oct 2012 18:09:33 -0700
...I have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 > inch past the piston edge, so I've made a little...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 07:27:44 -0600
...The force on the rod bearing is whatever it takes to move the wrist pin. It does not matter how the force is applied...
Re: Piston Pins - putting them back in?
Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 20:57:29 -0500
...They will expand enough to allow the cool wrist pins to slide into place. Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '81 diesel rabbit '82 diesel...
Re: off with her heads
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 18 Oct 2013 21:18:25 -0500
...Last time, I put the piston in the cylinder with the wrist pin retainer in the far end side of the piston since it...
Re: Jiffy Lube
Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:18:04 -0500
...my wrist pins are shot now. the engine still runs ok, but i've noticed a significant noise increase (knocking when the engine is...
Re: Decided to Rebuild my 2.1-Bottom split
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Fri, 22 Sep 2000 09:23:18 -0400
...sockets as adaptors to make a puller to pull out the wrist pins. Much easier than hammering on stuff. Frank Miller Manager, SFA/CRM...
Re: Trouble getting WBX piston out
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 5 Oct 2012 07:20:08 -0500
...I have the wrist pin pulled out of the piston about 1/4 > > inch past the piston edge, so I've made a little...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 20:54:38 -0500
...The force on the rod bearing is whatever it takes to move the wrist pin. It does not matter how the force is applied...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
Tue, 10 Dec 2013 09:21:42 -0500
...The > force on the rod bearing is whatever it takes to move the wrist pin. It > does not matter how the force is applied...
Re: Borrow ring compressor in SW Ohio area?
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Wed, 2 Mar 2011 10:53:00 -0500
...The manuals show a different procedure with the piston > already on the wrist pin. > > Joe > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
Re: Tricks to getting cylinder barrels back on?
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Mon, 5 May 2003 09:06:53 -0400
...use of several special VW tools to pull the wrist pin retainers, the >wrist pins and to hold the barrels "just so". I've...
Re: compressing piston rings in engine
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
Mon, 9 Dec 2013 20:22:44 -0800
...I just heat the wrist pin boss area of the piston .. 'usually' the wrist pin will slide right out then.. carb cleaner can help...
Re: 84 head job update and questions
Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
Sat, 1 Jun 2002 12:51:02 -0300
...I found the wrist pins >> >very > >>difficult to remove. >> > >
Re: Pitted Heads
Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
Fri, 9 Jun 2000 04:19:29 -0700
...The bolt is actually threaded rod sized to fit into the bore of the wrist pin and be about three times the piston diameter...