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Subject:Tools for engine overhaul on 85 waterboxer
From:Don
Date:Tue, 20 Apr 2004 11:05:45 -0700

I need to overhaul my new (to me) 85 Westfalia with the standard
waterboxer engine.  I need the specialized tools that are required to
remove/replace pistons and sleeves and any other specialized tools
(removing circlips and piston pins, it looks impossible through that
little hole.  .  Are there others besides the piston/sleeves issue??
How can I make/borrow/buy them.  I have overhauled air-cooled engines
many times---this is a whole new trip for me.  I haven't been to the
dealer yet, but this could cost me a small fortune just for the tools??
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Don

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