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Date:         Fri, 20 Dec 1996 08:49:34 -0800
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From:         Don Kane <dkane@mail.arc.nasa.gov>
Subject:      Re: How to remover pistons from wasserboxer?

At 9:13 PM -0800 12/19/96, Fred Mill wrote:
>I am new to the list and I am rebuilding an engine in a 84 vanagon
>(wasserboxer).
>
>I have the engine cases unbolted but can't see how to get the pistons or
>rods out to seperate the cases. If this involves removing the piston
>pins, what is the best way to get very dirty pins out?
>
>What is a good source for parts for this engine? Is there anything else
>I need to watch out for?
>
>TIA,
>
>Fred Mill


Fred,
I found a Hydraulic Lifter remover that worked. It fits through the inside
of the pin, then you turn the handle and the end expands to catch on the
pin. Then you pull. It also has a sliding hammer built in, but you want to
use that with caution.
Don Kane
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