I think I used my handy carbide router tip from the Dremel tool to destroy
the pilot bearing cage and eventually ist all came out.  I'm assuming you
have a new one to put back in of course.

Max
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Can't remove pilot bearing

> Short piece of hacksaw.
>
> Wrap the end with tape or hold it with a rag so you don't cut your fingers
> instead of the bearing.
>
> Major PITA.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Frank Miller" <fmiller01@SPRYNET.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 12:26 PM
> Subject: Can't remove pilot bearing
>
>
> I'm in the process of doing a rebuild on my 1.9 wasserleaker and removing
> the old remains of the pilot bearing from the crankshaft is giving me
fits.I
> tried prying, but that got me nowhere. I even went so far as to buy the
> pilot bearing puller from Baum Tool, and that just slips off. I resorted
to
> a hammer and chisel, and that just took the top rim off the old shell, but
> it's really stuck in there. Any other suggestions before I start reaching
> for the drill?
> Frank Miller