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• Re: wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Mon, 15 Jun 1998 17:33:29 -0500
  ...A pair of hemostats small surgical pliers) work great installing and removing the risk pin circlips , curved ones work best on the inside cylinders...
• Re: A couple of CV joint questions
  Historical mailing list - Martin Kennelly
  Sat, 3 Jul 1999 20:30:40 +0000
  ...reply is that your mechanic got it right.The spring washer / circlip certainly snaps into the groove provided on the shaft. Re the groove...
• Re: HELP! Clutch slave-cylinder bolts???
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 17:35:35 -0500
  ...It appears that I can > remove the circlip > for the clutch arm, and thereby remove the arm AND the > bracket so that I can...
• Re: ready to re-install cylinders/heads, but...problems..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:15:38 -0500
  ...new rings in....here's te > trouble...fought to get teh circlip out, but pin will not > budge! any suggestions? > Oh! and I was...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:52:58 -0700
  ...Make sure you have some small circlip pliers to fit through that hole. This was the most difficult part for me. I found that...
• re: Argh! My transmission went kaput!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 13:09:40 PST
  ...Socket to remove differential bearing Socket to remove pinion lock ring Hydraulic press Selection of circlip removers Surprises: None really, except for the broken...
• 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: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 15:21:50 -0400
  ...is actually > what transfers power between the 2 shafts...If the circlip that holds the > collar in place is gone or loose, then the...
• 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: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:42:26 -0400
  ...Any ideas >> on this one?? >> BTW, anyone know what size the circlip and washer are? I need a spare set. >> >> Please post if you...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
  Wed, 12 Apr 2006 05:43:09 -0400
  ...the rear cylinders out of the lock itself. >There is a circlip which holds to the lock in the plastic housing, which I've...
• Re: '72 bus CVs, rear bearings, and torsion bars?
  Historical mailing list - lumpy
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 16:36:15 +0000
  ...Just make sure you remove that inner circlip before trying to drive out the ball bearing ;-) You shouldn't need to use a press...
• Easy way to put cylinders on (was Re: head job)
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:20:31 -0500
  ...Once the wristpin and circlips are in place, simply push the cylinder in the remainder of the way. This method is the easiest I...
• Re: Removing CV from axle shaft?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 11:28:07 -0700
  ...Pulled the axle, removed the circlip, and went to whack the CV > off shaft. It moved about 2mm, then refused to go any further...
• Re: Friday humor. A parody on the tool company we love to hate.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 15 Dec 2012 08:56:10 -0700
  Circlips in general. My dad has always called them Jesus clips because they fly off the clip pliers and get pretty good range. "Jesus...
• Re: Transmission Oil Seal replacement questions (followup)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 16:36:04 -0700
  ...Then remove the next thing (nut, bolt, circlip? i forget) and then that 'cup' will slide out. I've done this to 3 trannies...
• Re: New distributor missing hall sender?
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:28:49 -0700
  ...remove the retaining circlip, then the stator (mark its position first) and it should be there. The black connecting piece on the side of...
• Re: Separating the Engine Case. Any tips?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:41:22 -0500
  ...water pump hole but what's the trick to getting that circlip off? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 12, 2012, at 12:11...
• CV questions (searched archives...some ;) possible air cooled mod too!
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 22:36:46 -0400
  ...hub and larger diameter of ring point outward toward groove for circlip when installed correctly? What measurement am I looking for in outer ring...
• 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: Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 17:19:10 -0800
  ...After I removed the circlip and pulled the cable out, I see the outside end of the cap is square, how far in does...
• Re: Need Suggestions for Craftsman Tool Set (NO Vanagon Content)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 16 Apr 1998 07:23:39 EDT
  ...A set of circlip or spring clip pliers. These are extremely useful for removing spring clips. You squeeze the handle and the pliers open...
• 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: 82 vanagon tranny output shaft
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 16:25:00 -0400
  ...is actually > what transfers power between the 2 shafts...If the circlip that holds the > collar in place is gone or loose, then the...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 16:45:05 -0400
  ...Then put on the circlip to > hold > >> the CV. > >> > >> Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions. > >> > >> John > >> >
• Re: Piston Pin
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  5 May 1995 10:05:15 U
  ...As others have noted, if a ridge has built up from the circlip, it's more difficult to get out, but it worked for...
• Re: 84 head job update and questions
  Historical mailing list - Tony Thompson
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 12:51:02 -0300
  ...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: Replacing Rear Main Seal
  Historical mailing list - Alan Shearer
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 18:28:40 -0000
  ...With the cover and piston thus pressed into place, I was able to insert the new circlip which holds the cover down. Regards, Alan
• Re: Cv axles
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 5 May 2015 15:51:27 -0400
  ...I'm looking in Bentley 42.7 and only > see one circlip shown, but IIRC there should be a circlip at each end > of...
• Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Pfrommer
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 14:43:02 -0800
  ...Now there is the square part where the circlip groove is, then there is about 1mm more square material, then it looks to me...
• Re: CV boot problem repair problem continued
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 22:51:28 +0000
  ...Then put on the circlip to hold >> the CV. >> >> Hope this helps. Feel free to ask questions. >> >> John >>
• Re: Riddle me this: question about dropping a radiator
  Historical mailing list - Dieseldoofus
  Tue, 30 Jun 2015 09:39:30 -0500
  ...If I recall, there is a circlip on the end of each which is hard to get off and easily lost in the process...
• 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...
• CV boot replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 15:20:49 -0800
  ...3) The manual shows the joint being held to the axle shaft by a circlip, and says you have to press (pull) the joint...
• interesting finding.............
  Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
  Mon, 29 May 2000 02:40:58 EDT
  ...the bottom part of it, along with pieces of the locking circlip, falling into the push rod tube.......and thereby venting off all the...
• Bearing Problem - Any Ideas??
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:18:15 -0500
  ...Secured the speedo cable with the circlip. Then gave it a test run. Unexpectedly I got a big whine from the front end. 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: Any Clutch Slave Cylinder Secrets?
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 08:50:11 -0800
  The way I try to remove the slave cyl braclet and slave is to remove the circlip from the actuating arm that is splined...
• Re: New distributor missing hall sender?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 22:20:29 -0700
  ...remove the > retaining circlip, then the stator (mark its position first) and it should > be there. The black connecting piece on the side of...
• Re: Syncro Diff Problem
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:01:43 +0100
  ...4 on my previous > >message, remove the servo mounting bracket, one circlip and 2 x M6 > >bolts. Sorry! > > > >Don McCallum (1992 1.6 Turbo...
• Re: Instrument cluster speedometer needle break. #%@#%@#$%@!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 12:56:34 -0800
  ...I have a pair of right-angle circlip pliers I used as a sort of adjustable prybar to get underneath the needle hub and...
• Re: 6 mils of lash...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 1 Feb 2000 00:03:59 -0600
  ...atop the piston is the pushrod seat, and there's a circlip to keep > the whole assembly together. The seat has a hole in...
• Re: Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 20:41:55 -0400
  ...Make sure you have some small circlip pliers to fit > through that hole. This was the most difficult part for me. I found that...
• Re: speedo 85gl
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 11:52:04 -0400
  ...if the little circlip breaks off and >>the tip of the cable pulls back inside the grease cap, the cable won't get >>spun...
• Re: Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 3 Jun 2015 09:08:21 -0700
  ...It’s just compressing the hub, bearing inner races and > spacer up against the circlip on the axle. >>> >>> >>>> On Jun 2, 2015, at 1...
• Syncro CV Job Tools?
  Historical mailing list - David Bogle / Architecture
  Thu, 10 Sep 1998 17:39:57 -0400
  ...Everything from jack stands to circlip remover to the 12 point "triple square" wrenches. This may be asking for too much. I will have...
• Re: Trans main shaft pulled out!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carrington
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 16:27:29 -0500
  ...getting in the way of re-installing the shaft and the circlip seems to only be on the diesel tranny. The reverse gear just...
• Re: Was cv joint question
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 18 Oct 2013 14:07:20 -0500
  ...The plug is just tapped into place to cover a > circlip access hole and the plug can work loose if a bad CV on...
• Re: Speedometer cable -- where does square start
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 20:29:27 -0500
  ...After I removed the circlip > and pulled the cable out, I see the outside end of the cap is square, > how far in does...
• Re: Gutless when first started - fixed?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:44:41 -0400
  ...When I was doing the compression test, a little circlip-kind of > clippy thing (a "Jesus spring"*) which seems to be meant to grab...
• Re: Front wheel rattle
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 16:01:14 -0700
  ...The other side has the speedo cable going through a square hole with a circlip holding it. It should be a tight tap-in...
• Re: Heads are off; now what?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Smith
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:56:10 -0500
  ...and it indicates I need some specialized tools to attach the circlips through a small hole in the side of the water jacket (if...
• Re: CV removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 14 May 2006 14:03:35 -0400
  ...I have removed the > circlip and tried tapping > the end of the shaft with a cold chisel while the > outer joint was supported in...
• Re: Errors in CV Rotation Article at Volkscafe website
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 23:14:25 -0500
  ...1.remove the circlips holding the halfshaft to the CVj. 2.slide the halfshaft out of the CVj. 3.over-rotate the inner portion...
• Re: Frankenshifter
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:18:04 -0500
  ...I bought a VW Fox for $100, that had a broken shifter shaft; right at the circlip groove above the detent spring. Some people...
• clutch and tranny issues - lessons learned (long)
  Historical mailing list - Peter McHugh
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 20:55:01 -0500
  ...think about that b4 buying new...:-). (not a job for your local blacksmith.) 4) when ordering circlips for the release shaft, got O-rings...
• Re: Clutch Pedal Funk - Worn Pedal/Clevis Linkage
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:02:19 -0800
  ...The pedal assembly will lift up, but will not come out until you remove the clutch pedal, get the circlip off, push the pivot...
• Re: 87 Syncro Blown CV Joint
  Historical mailing list - David Ruppe
  Wed, 12 Mar 1997 08:29:53 -0800
  ...The second is - I am >having some trouble removing the joint from the shaft even though the circlip >has been removed. Is the shaft...
• Re: 88 West Speedo cable problem after brake job
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Wed, 7 Sep 2005 17:20:50 -0400
  ...Can anyone on the list tell me what I should see? I think that the mechanic should have taken the little circlip off the...
• Re: rebuilding front suspension
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 10:34:21 -0700
  ...IIRC, the boot is held on by a small gauge metal (circlip? circle clip? clipular circle?) ring. OTOH, it's a nice feeling knowing...