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Date:         Mon, 26 Jan 2004 07:08:41 -0500
Reply-To:     ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         ROBERT DONALDS <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: engine assembly
Comments: To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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I think Jeff is asking about how to align the con rod so the wrist pin can be installed on the bench its is much harder hold up the rod to install the pin as for the clips I spin them in place when installed this tells me there are all the way in the groove Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 12:08 AM Subject: Re: engine assembly

> Can a person use any type of homemade tool or do I have to hunt down a > special VW tool for this ? I have been getting excellent tech support from > Bob Donald so far. Also are there any other things to be careful of when > doing this job? > Thanks Jeff 1990 Westy > -------------------------- Clip ------------------------ > I nearly scream anytime I find someone that doesn't even own a pair of $6.00 > circlip pliers trying to rebuild a VW engine. > My advise is to use a socket and tap it against each clip after they're > installed so you can be sure they've dropped down into the grove properly. > If you're using your old pistons be sure that you buy new circlips for > retaining the wrist pins. > Also be advised that the arrow in the piston tops point towards the > flywheel. > > > Stan Wilder >


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