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• Re: cylinder help.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 18:45:31 -0500
  ...PIN TO LINE UP WITHT THE OLE IN THE ROD!! I don't have the parts you need but when I installed my pistons...
• Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Fri, 3 Mar 2006 23:43:58 -0800
  ...So, maybe I have piston slap, bad injector, and a clogged coolant pipe too? Maybe i should just push the thing off a cliff...
• Re: anti squeel shims install questions
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:28:30 -0700
  ...steps including pin removal and how the break > pads come out. > > but at the last minute he said something about piston alignment to the...
• Re: diagnosis--blown piston ring?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:46:08 -0700
  ...pull up the barrel until the wrist pin clip is exposed, remove the clip, pull the wrist pin out, remove the piston from the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 15:01:09 -0700
  ...of course he doesn't tell you how to get the piston pins out, but I wouldn't have sent the case off to...
• Re: Need Automatic Transmission
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Kuecker
  Tue, 3 May 2005 18:18:54 -0500
  ...way out,remove the valve >>body,install the piston pinand piston,install the adj screw pin and screw, >>and then the valve body. 2...
• 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...
• Re: finding TDC--super precise
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Jan 2000 08:56:48 -0800
  ...Once you find the midpoint > (your finger is still in the hole) curl your pinkie finger and attempt to > touch the piston crown. > > On...
• Piston Perforation
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 25 May 1999 21:36:58 -0600
  ...Pull the other pistons; inspect the rings and measure all dimensions carefully. What happens is that the engine is predetonating (pinging) due to overheating...
• Re: 1.9L WBX to 2.1L WBX -
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:46:36 -0800
  ...Either the rods must be changed to shorter ones or pistons must be changed to ones that have the piston pin closer to the...
• help 2 piston caliper and rotor removal
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:29:51 -0500
  ...piston Gerling caliper. I want to replace the pads, bearings and rotors. Looking at the driver side I see the drive-out pins and...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Scott - IMAP
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 22:10:24 -0700
  ...There are two main spots where corrosion can cause a caliper to seize up; the piston itself and the caliper bolts or pins that...
• 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: 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: Need oil ring for 2.1 standard bore
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Oct 2012 16:29:46 -0400
  ...Putting the piston > back in, I broke the oil ring. Does anyone have just the oil ring, or > a single piston set? Piston diameter...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon Gas Eng. - Block's stud failure - details acoming....
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:29:30 -0700
  ...engine. > > > > Is there a trick to (a) removing the wrist pins that hold pistons to rod in this Vanagon engine - I've done aircooled...
• Rod scratched-replace?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 08:17:23 MST
  Well I scratched one of my rods machined surface (piston end) while tapping out the pin. Its not a deep or large scratch. Can...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 13:20:54 -0800
  Stan, some of us have the later model Vanagons with the much larger single piston in the calipers. The "C" clamp is very useful...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:52:18 -0700
  ...There are two main spots where corrosion can cause a > caliper to seize up; the piston itself and the caliper bolts or pins that...
• Re: rebuilding engine removing the wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 15:59:43 -0400
  ...removing the cylinders from the heads. >Also, removing the wrist pins from the pistons was a problem. >I had to "invent" a tool that...
• further measuring of new GW brake shoes vs old generic brand shoes
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 25 May 2016 00:53:44 -0700
  ...of each shoe bracket where they fit into > lower pin and wheel cylinder piston. The bottom portion is nearly identical > so I transferred a...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 09:58:39 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >> Mitsubishi V6 engines), there is a piston pin offset that allows the > Unknown command - "MITSUBISHI". Try HELP. Unknown command - "UNKNOWN". Try HELP...
• Re: Clutch Play
  Historical mailing list - Jim & Melody
  Mon, 24 May 1999 22:16:00 -0600
  ...My guess is that the holes in the master cylinder piston yoke is well worn as is the pin that goes through it. It...
• Should I rebuild the bottom end? Questions & photos.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 17:35:14 -0500
  ...Wrist pin wear looks minimal and the pistons look pretty good, but I'll probably replace the pistons. *http://tinyurl.com/39a3yso* Thanks for...
• Re: off with her heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:21:55 -0700
  ...because to do it the normal and more right way would involve removing # 2 piston and barrel first .( via wrist pin removal ) . then getting...
• Re: Piston cleaning..
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 12 Sep 1999 09:49:09 -0400
  ...pistons, you know, down in the ring grooves. Just dunk the whole thing. I am just worried it might affect the wrist pin area...
• Re: engine assembly
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 25 Jan 2004 23:08:00 -0600
  ...If you're using your old pistons be sure that you buy new circlips for retaining the wrist pins. Also be advised that the...
• Re: Cylinder hone -conclusion?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 10:41:05 -0500
  ...If it > wasn't an issue, then the cylinders would be round because of the offset > wrist pin, RIGHT? Don't cylinders wear oval...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:13:30 -0400
  ...There are two main spots where corrosion can cause a caliper to seize up; the piston itself and the caliper bolts or pins that...
• Re: High Octane was: what's the best kind of gasoline?
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 11:12:18 +0100
  > >Pinking now and again is a different set of cylinder conditions and doesn't > >in the short term cause a lot of damage. > > I...
• Re: Piston Perforation
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 26 May 1999 00:16:01 -0400
  ...Pull the other pistons; inspect > the rings and measure all dimensions carefully. > > What happens is that the engine is predetonating (pinging) due to > overheating...
• Fwd: 86vanagon GL Auto Tran: second gear brake piston udate
  Historical mailing list - Dan Noll
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 13:11:09 EST
  ...I priced pistons and caps $120-150 range for each (after pressing it in it had pinched and gouged the piston seal where the...
• Re: compressing piston rings in engine
  Historical mailing list - Derek Burgess
  Mon, 9 Dec 2013 14:37:40 -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 puller?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:47:03 -0500
  http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/tools.htm Make your own ..... takes ten minutes and $2.00 Stan On Fri, 12 Apr 2002 11:35...
• Re: CHEAP PARTS! Used 1.9L WATERBOXER PISTONS & CYLINDERS, and New RING Set (same motor)
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cady
  Wed, 30 Nov 2005 11:29:04 -0800
  ...His set had all the hardwear; rings, rist pins, etc...already installed in each piston/cylinder box (of 4). I hope this email better...
• Re: Knock & Ping?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 18:27:37 -0500
  here is to hoping they didn't build it with those fancy chinese pistons. if its pinging and you continued to drive it and...
• cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:57:01 -0800
  ...Also, do I need to buy a special tool to take the burr off the piston pin if there is a burr, or can...
• Re: Are non German pistons really shorter than German pistons?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:53:14 -0700
  ...There also could have been a difference in the wrist pin center to piston top but I didn't peruse those measurements. Stan Wilder...
• Re: 1.9 or 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 9 May 2006 19:43:12 -0700
  ...of the case. #2 piston was in teeny pieces inside the case - all what was left was a piston pin on a 45 degree...
• Re: brake pad replacement
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 15:57:33 EST
  ...I rarely use anyhting on the fornt side of the piston. I stick the rod part that of the C-clamp inside the piston...
• 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
  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: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:08:41 -0800
  ...re 'the different piston' ... I'd compare it very carefully to the other 3 ..especially wrist pin to top of piston distance. And overall...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:17:17 -0500
  ...The reason the pistons have to face in one direction (the arrow) is that the pin is slightly offset to avoid piston slap noises...
• Re: Replacing front brake pads
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:46:07 -0800
  ...I didn't know that can also apply this to pins and clip. You likely need to push pistons in calipers "out" so new...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 14:39:23 -0400
  ...CRANK WITH NEW BEARINGS, 4 NEW 96.5mm PISTONS WITH WRIST PINS AND CLIPS, 4 PISTON RING SETS, RECONDITIONED CYLINDERS BORED TO 96.5mm...
• 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: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 27 Dec 2009 08:53:47 -0500
  ...Cam/crank seal, cam plug, piston pin access port behind flywheel. http://www.benplace.com/subaru25/25inside1.WMV Ben
• Re: 2.1 Ignition Timing, Advance beyond stock?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:00:19 -0400
  ...Extended operation while pinging will result in burned valves and pistons and add to the thrown rod syndrome. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• How-To change Front Brake Pads ('86-91 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 19:54:21 EST
  ...Swing the caliper back over and align with guide pin. 14. Reinstall guide pin bolt and tighten (see Bentley for Torque Values) 15. Replace...
• Re: air cooled piston weight/cylinder question
  Historical mailing list - Joe Luther
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:29:39 -0500
  ...I can check piston to cylinder bore clearance and piston/wrist pin weight and the ring to groove clearance. Big ends of the rods...
• Der Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 08:15:40 -0800 (PST)
  ...If you have a pair of very large > channel locks, pushing the piston back into the caliper > shouldn't be very hard. Just clamp...
• Re: 2.1 cylinders stuck to heads
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:03:45 -0700
  ...and some sleeves can > be used to pull the piston pins out. With the pistons out you can also check > the rods bearings for...
• Re: Dreaded water jacket head gasket leak strikes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 10:45:45 -0500
  A slide hammer to pull the piston pins out is not a good idea for the rod/rod bearings. You want to make a...
• Need help separating jugs from heads
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 11:13:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...past the piston rings but the lower seals have been disrupted. My question is this: should I remove the wrist pins and jugs? And...
• Re: GEX update (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 18:46:26 -0700
  ...like failure due to pre-ignition (knocking, pinging, etc.). Also check for damage on the piston crown. VW buses have their engines rather far...
• Re: engine swap (ignorant questions) -> EV piston slap
  Historical mailing list - "L-Soft list server at Vanagon List (1.8c)"
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 09:58:41 -0800
  ...Try HELP. >>> Mitsubishi V6 engines), there is a piston pin offset that allows the >> Unknown command - "MITSUBISHI". Try HELP. > Unknown command - "UNKNOWN". Try HELP...
• Real topic, Wasserboxer case questions?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 14:57:57 -0500
  ...Rod related stuff, how do T1 and 69mm stroke wasserboxer rods compare, will the pin height of a standard air cooled Cima 94mm piston...
• Re: 2.1 heads
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:01:13 -0400
  ...When coolant can't flow through those hoses the heads will get hot near the one cylinder and cause pinging. I personally think the...
• Re: Brakes Not Releasing
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 22:28:13 -0500
  ...piston back in a ways, and then I reassembled it all. At that point the unit slides back and forth on the guide pins...