So Vahid Lajevardi says:
> 
> Dear VWers,
> 
> I am doing a mini rebuild on my 80 vanagon. By mini rebuild I mean I am
> changing the cylinders and pistions but do not spliting the cranckcase open.
> 
> Everything has proceeded well except I can't get the piston pin out.
> Any suggestions appreciated.
> 
> Regards,
> Vahid

I presume you mean the circlips that hold the wrist pins in.  You need a 
special set of pliers that have various pins to use on the tips.  I forgot
what they're called but most parts houses have them.  Ask the guy at the
counter.  They SHOULD know what you're looking for.  I don't know of any
home made tool that can remove them.  They're worth the purchase IMO.

Steven 

sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com