In a message dated 14/05/2005 12:04:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

What's  the secret to getting these things in and out (the circular wire
clips that  secure the wrist pins in the piston)?

Any suggestions  appreciated.

Jim, yes, a major PITA.  You need GOOD circlip  pliers both straight jaw ones
and angle jaw ones.  ALWAYS, and I mean  ALWAYS stuff rags behind the piston
so the eventual flying circlip  will not get in the crankcase and lead you on
a fishing  expedition !!

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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