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  • Re: engine assembly
    Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
    Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:08:41 -0500
    ...someone that doesn't even own a pair of $6.00 > circlip pliers trying to rebuild a VW engine. > My advise is to use...
  • Re: Unidentified part
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 13 Mar 2011 10:58:36 -0700
    ...Mark M Catlin wrote: > Can anyone identify the part shown in the link below? I am referring to the > flat circlip/alignment-shim-looking...
  • It's the annoying little things...
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 08:41:22 -0700
    ...and while doing so launched into oblivion one of the little circlips that hold the one open end on. Does anyone know the correct...
  • Re: CV clean & repack questions
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 09:06:30 -0600
    ...you have to put the circlip on or the shaft can pull out of the cv joint 3. yes if this is the washer...
  • Transmission Main Shaft! Help
    Historical mailing list - Joe Hunt
    Sat, 15 Dec 2001 17:02:10 EST
    Volks, Getting quite frustrated with the simplistic instructions in the Bentley manual, i.e, remove circlip, slide reverse gear back unscrew shaft. I have...
  • Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:16:32 -0800
    I use a 90 degree nose circlip pliers. The straigh one did not work. And it has to be a bigger size that would...
  • Help with input shaft removal
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 10:45:31 -0400
    I have removed the circlip from around the transmission's input shaft (took it out of its groove and moved it aft) but I...
  • Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 07:32:59 -0700
    ...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >> >> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
  • How the dickens? (Pickle of the day)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 10 May 2011 15:17:07 -0700
    ...Adjusting Rod to expose the end so I can push the Circlip back on. That's a mighty tough little spring, and the adjusting...
  • Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:15:36 -0700
    ...to remove the Adjusting Rings. >> No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a method to install the new seal. >> Have...
  • CV clean & repack questions
    Historical mailing list - wayout
    Mon, 16 Apr 2001 23:01:29 -0700
    ...Do I need to put the circlip back on? Do I need to put the spring washer back on? What constitutes a 'shot' CV...
  • Re: Headrest Removal
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 13 Jan 2004 08:44:24 EST
    ...There is a circlip on each side at the bottom of each metal stem. You need to pry them out sideways out of the...
  • CV regreasing/needle method
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Apr 1995 16:40:02 -0700
    ...although a bench with a vise is handy for dealing with circlips (Can't remember if that's an outer joint/steering knuckle-only...
  • CV axel disaster
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 14:14:24 -0700
    ...By a few thousnads of an inch, the circlip wont fit.Gotta use the thinner 091 circlip with the4 091 flange. the 091/1...
  • Re: Rear axle replacement advice
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Mon, 26 May 2014 17:22:59 -0400
    ...I�ve had an axle break at the groove for the circlip (sheared right off), but this one looks like a metalurgical failure (not...
  • removing piston pins from 2.1L waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Tom and Deb Runyon
    Sun, 28 Sep 2003 15:46:56 -0700
    ...this time, I can't figure out how to remove the circlip from pins 1 and 3 nor how to remove them w/o...
  • Re: Speedometer wheel clip 3/16" works
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 06:42:31 -0700
    ...cable >>in the wheel dust cap? > >It's just a simple circlip. > >BenT I went shopping at the only local hardware store, the 3...
  • Re: Hatch Struts
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Mon, 14 Feb 2000 16:01:18 -0600
    ...Pop the circlip that holds the hatchstrut to the bus, slide the cut PVC piece over the metal strut rod, and reattach the rod...
  • Re: Headrest Removal
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jan 2004 11:39:08 EST
    ...all the way up, but will not come out. > > > U shaped circlips in the slots in the plastic headrest sockets. pry out w/ small...
  • Re: clutch release lever removal
    Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
    Fri, 11 Apr 2003 20:15:13 -0700
    ...Don't > move or remove the inner circlip as it is what you will use to push > against the nylon bushing after the set...
  • 2nd gear brake band piston UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 12:52:23 -0800
    ...Sometimes that tiny circlip breaks when you attempt to remove the piston, sometimes it doesn't. I my case, it didn't break. If...
  • '91 Westy Tailgate Struts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 16:45:46 -0700
    ...Removing circlips from the strut-ends to remove them from the hatch, with a small flat blade screw driver, then prying the wide circlip...
  • Re: Front Suspension
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Wed, 22 May 2013 09:56:36 -0400
    ...One Circlip and presto pull back and you are home free....The only thing that I would suggest is that you take pictures as...
  • CV thrust washers
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 9 May 2006 21:45:43 -0700
    ...It appears some force is needed to hold the joints against the washer while installing the circlip. Since I've been driving my old...
  • syncro, prop shaft R&Rreport
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:54:08 -0800
    ...Removed shaft, examined u joints, one was loose so I replaced circlip with thicker one (u joints came with 2 sets of circlips). Checked...
  • Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 12 Aug 2014 07:56:58 -0400
    ...to remove the Adjusting Rings. > >> No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a > method to install the new seal. > >> Have...
  • Re: Installing Rear Hatch Struts?
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 12:32:22 -0800
    ...Use a tiny screwdriver to remove the circlip on the chassis end of the strut being careful not to lose the clip. Remove washers...
  • Dished Washer With New CV Joints?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:55:25 +0000
    ...This is a dished washer, NOT the circlip I am talking about. TIA, Jeff FWIW, using my old boots, which look good-been burned...
  • Re: Unidentified part
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:29:49 -0700
    ...Unidentified part Can anyone identify the part shown in the link below?� I am referring to the flat circlip/alignment-shim-looking parts to...
  • Re: Speedometer wheel clip
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 12 Jul 2006 19:58:35 -0700
    ...It's just a simple circlip. BenT
  • Re: It's the annoying little things...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 11:45:13 -0400
    ...and while doing so launched into oblivion one of the little circlips that hold the one open end on. Does anyone know the correct...
  • Syncro front axle spline damage problem
    Historical mailing list - V H Wolfgang Carolsfeld
    Tue, 24 Nov 1998 14:31:55 -0800
    ...and big price difference? Has anyone else experienced failure of the retaining circlips for the CV joints or other cause of damage to axle...
  • Re: How do I determine the brand of my calipers?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 22:05:57 -0500
    ...Girling calipers use circlips somewhere on the retaining pins that hold the pad spring. They also have an arrow on the damping plates, but...
  • Re: wrist pins/boston bob
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Wed, 2 Feb 2005 17:17:25 -0700
    ...Reason given is > because the gudgeon circlip had broken ??? allowing the pin to move. > Gradually the hole elongated resulting in the bottom of the...
  • Re: piston pin #1 removal question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 10 Jan 2004 16:45:44 -0500
    Scott, You can use a length of "Allthread" with a washer and nut that will clear the circlip on the flywheel side ... but fit...
  • Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:44:08 -0600
    ...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>> >>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
  • Re: Need Rear Gate Struts, reply
    Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
    Fri, 12 Jun 1998 10:37:00 +0000
    ...Support the hatch, pull the circlip on the van side of the strut, pull the strut, slip over the PVC, reassemble. You're done...
  • Re: Hatch Struts
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Tue, 15 Feb 2000 21:19:21 -0600
    ...Pop the circlip that holds the >hatchstrut to the bus, slide the cut PVC piece over the metal strut rod, >and reattach the rod...
  • Re: input shaft (again)
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 22 May 2003 11:19:51 -0700
    ...The circlip was there to keep the sleeve in place. The sleeve has splines on the inside that slide over the shaft AND an...
  • CV joint question
    Historical mailing list - Will Morris
    Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:18:44 -0500
    ...the joints off the end of the axle -- after removing the circlip -- 3 of the joints slid off the axle rather easily. Just needed...
  • Re: Auto trans - 2nd gear brake band adjusting screw
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:47:53 -0500
    ...The Circlip had grit, and oxidation under it which undermined it's groove and ability to retain the huge pressures. I used a cheap...
  • Greasy Mess
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Serafin for Malek
    Thu, 4 May 1995 12:01:41 -0500
    ...12pt star bolts,grease,circlips (qt 4) 3.45ea grease seals (4 needed) 2.69 wheel bearing grease 0.12ea cotter pins (2 required...
  • Re: Unidentified part
    Historical mailing list - M Catlin
    Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:34:04 -0700
    ...Mark M Catlin wrote: > Can anyone identify the part shown in the link below? I am referring to the > flat circlip/alignment-shim-looking...
  • Re: Manual Transmission Drive Flange Seal
    Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
    Tue, 12 Aug 2014 15:02:19 -0700
    ...to remove the Adjusting Rings. > >> No Special Tools required other than Circlip pliers, seal puller and a > method to install the new seal. > >> Have...
  • help! part needed
    Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
    Fri, 27 Aug 1999 14:33:28 -0500
    ...See Bentley 20.23 My spring and circlip are OK. Does anyone know of a supplier, or have access to a parts bus? It...
  • Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Don
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:05:45 -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...
  • Re: Rear Hatch/Door Pistons
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 23 Oct 2002 21:19:11 -0700
    ...Remove the > circlip on the frame side of the piston, pull the piston off > (careful: the hatch is heavy!), slip the PVC pipe on...
  • Re: Solved &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 14 May 2005 20:58:46 -0500
    ...Craftsman circlip pliers. >>> >>> Forget about Harbor Freight, Kragen, or other POS tools...you get >>> what you pay for when it comes to circlip pliers...
  • Re: VW P/N anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 10 May 2011 22:39:28 -0400
    ...VW P/N anyone? Anyone know the part number for the circlip shown at the bottom of page 37.12? It's not a...
  • Re: Piston Pin
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 4 May 1995 10:07:58 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I have also taken the circlip off. The rod > is still hooked up to the cranckshaft. The pin is too tight. And I didn...
  • noisy hatch struts
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:16:52 +0000
    ...Any ideas on this one?? BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are?  I need a spare set. Please post if you...
  • drive flange in tranny
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 16:09:06 -0500
    ...nbsp; i got the cv joint off, the cap off, the circlip and wavy spring washer off.  now how do i get the...
  • Teves vs. Girling brake calipers
    Historical mailing list - kmcdaniel
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 20:49:32 -0500
    ...I seem to have the "other" installed as my Bentley says the Girlings have circlips on the pad retaining pins; mine do not. I...
  • Re: Removing axle question
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:12:25 -0500
    ...The circlip in the top diagram on Bentley page 42.4 holds the inner wheel bearing in the Wheel Bearing Housing and doesn't...
  • Re: Piston Pin
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 May 95 14:09:30 EDT
    ...I have also taken the circlip off. The rod > > is still hooked up to the cranckshaft. The pin is too tight. And I didn...
  • Re: CV axel disaster
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:39:20 -0700
    ...By a few thousnads of an inch, the > circlip wont fit.Gotta use the thinner 091 circlip with the4 091 flange. the > 091/1...
  • Re: How the dickens? (Pickle of the day)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 10 May 2011 15:45:58 -0700
    ...Adjusting > Rod to expose the end so I can push the Circlip back on. > > That's a mighty tough little spring, and the adjusting...
  • Re: 84 head job update and questions
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Fri, 31 May 2002 22:23:54 -0500
    ...in Taiwan stuff--- Later, E-mail message Tony, As far as circlips go, I found that a 90 degree benT needle nose pliers are...
  • Re: 85-91 sliding door horizontal bearings
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 09:16:51 -0700
    ...OD 22mm, ID 8mm, thickness 7mm. >>>> >>>> They sit on studs on the door mechanism, held in place by circlip. Circlips replaced by E clips...
  • Re: Non-garbage manual steering racks?
    Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
    Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:15:36 -0700
    ...Inside the rack on the passenger side, there is a tubular bushing that is held in with a circlip and goes around the rack...