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Date:         Wed, 2 Nov 2005 23:59:28 -0500
Reply-To:     Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
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From:         Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Subject:      Re: thanks : oil pump change in the van??
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> so whats the easiest way to pull the piston pin from a 1.9L out >that small water pump hole?? >

The only thing I would add to the notes below is to heat the cylinder bottom a bit with a propane torch if the pin is stubborn....

http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0505b&L=vanagon&F=&S=&P=49066

If you cannot get the circlip off within 5 minutes you need better snap ring pliers. You only need to remove one circlip per piston to get the pin out.


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