>When I removed the head, the cylinder barrels were stuck on so tightly that >I had no recourse but to remove the cylinder barrels with the head. >Still haven't gotten them loose, but with several days application of Kroil and >some techniques still untried that probably won't be my biggest problem Mine acted like they were welded on. I damaged two cylinders getting them off, so be careful! >Can the cylinder barrels be re-installed over the pistons without requiring >the use of several special VW tools to pull the wrist pin retainers, the >wrist pins and to hold the barrels "just so". I've found a ring compressor >that should work in a tight space that might do it: Some on the list will tell you its not possible, but I have done it. I used a Snap-On ring compressor that would fit in the tight space, although if I had to do it again I would probably try using a hose clamp as a ring compressor, if I could find one wide enough. The only trick to it is that there's more space around one cylinder than the other, so order of installation is important. Sorry, I don't remember which to do first, but it shouldn't be too hard to figure out. Other than that, be patient and you will get the cylinders back on. I will be happy to try to answer questions, but its been six years since I did mine, so some the details have been forgotten. Bill |
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