I normally consider those disposable.
I buy tru arc piers and fine tune the tips with a hand file to get the right
"slight" bump or angle to grip the tiny clip holes.
It's also helpful to get the piston moved to the side so the wrist pin is
slightly away from the clip and the plier pins will go all the way through.
If the wrist pin is up against the clip it makes the job five times harder.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Felder" <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2005 10:20 PM
Subject: &^%(^&%&^%$b wrist pin clips!

> 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.
>
> Thanks,
>
> JimF
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