Instead of a slide hammer, try the following. Get a socket large enough for the piston pin to fit inside, yet small enough on the outside to fit in the block opening. Then, wit the 3/8 threaded rod use another nut and washer on the back of the socket and turn the nut to pull the pin out while the socket pushes against the piston. A little oil on the threads will make it come out nice and easy. No banging, stressing the rod end, etc.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Paul Guzyk
Date: Friday, March 9, 2007 12:38 am
Subject: Re: Big end rod clearance 2.1 WBX
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> You're welcome Tabe.
>
> and don't forget, use lots of lube before you start whacking.
> (spray WD40 around the wrist pins before using the slide hammer)
>
> >PS Thanks to Paul Guzyk for a post a couple of years ago about
> using a
> >piece of 3/8 threaded rod, 3/8" nuts, and a slide hammer to
> remove the
> >wrist pins. Worked like a charm! (Did I bend my rods doing that?)
>