I think I used my handy carbide router tip from the Dremel tool to destroy the pilot bearing cage and eventually ist all came out. I'm assuming you have a new one to put back in of course. Max ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 4:21 PM Subject: Re: Can't remove pilot bearing
> Short piece of hacksaw. > > Wrap the end with tape or hold it with a rag so you don't cut your fingers > instead of the bearing. > > Major PITA. > > Karl Wolz > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Frank Miller" <fmiller01@SPRYNET.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 12:26 PM > Subject: Can't remove pilot bearing > > > I'm in the process of doing a rebuild on my 1.9 wasserleaker and removing > the old remains of the pilot bearing from the crankshaft is giving me fits.I > tried prying, but that got me nowhere. I even went so far as to buy the > pilot bearing puller from Baum Tool, and that just slips off. I resorted to > a hammer and chisel, and that just took the top rim off the old shell, but > it's really stuck in there. Any other suggestions before I start reaching > for the drill? > Frank Miller |
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