Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 19:23:13 -0000
Reply-To: Kai Lynn <mjklm@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Kai Lynn <mjklm@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
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I did it, and it is NOT an easy task. I broke a spark plug off in a hole
and needed to get it machined out. Went to pull teh head, and...you guessed
it, the cylinders came out too.
First thing, you cannot use a standard ring compression too. A large hose
clamp is all you will be able to fit in there. Even at that, it is a VERY
tight fit with no room to move, so on to the second thing...
Plan on a long drawn out process. Take your time in lining up the rings
properly and keeping them aligned right. Before you even start teh entire
evolution, really sit back and look at what you will have to do.
I had to remove both of the cylinders and started with forward (from the
back of the van). I actually tried it the other way first, but it did not
work. Getting the clamp onto the rings is a challenge, but can be done
without much time invloved...it is getting it OUT that is the real trick.
Once the first cylinder is in place and you start the second on its way,
there is absolutely no room to work inside the shroud.
In all honesty, I believe it would be easier to do it with the engine on a
stand outside the vehicle, but we are not always fortunate enough to break
down in good "tool rich" enviroments.
Good luck in any case.
Matt.
PS. I will try to find the hose clamp I used to get the width of it for
you. I know it was one I could find locally. Best guess on width is 5/8th
".
----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 19:51
Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: Wind]
> Tyrone/Joel
>
> You're screwed! Actually, I have never done this, but I have heard you
> must not pull the jugs off the pistons or you will need to pull the
> engine to get a ring compressor in there.
>
> I too will be interested to see if there is a way to get the cylinders
> on with the engine installed.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Joel Walker wrote:
> > ------------------
> > I got two questions: 1.) how and with what do you use to
> > reinstall the
> > cylinder sleeve over the piston/rings while working in such
> > a small area? 2.)
> > do you know where I can find and purchase a Used but good
> > condition rocker arm
> > or assembly as it looks like #1's intake was wearing badly
> > on the tappet end?
> >
> > So if you would maybe post this for me and have
> > them respond private and to the List (so others could
> > benefit as well) that
> > would be great. Thanks In Advance!
> >
> > Tyrone
> > Big Pine Key, FL
>
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>
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