DamirGTI 327 Posted January 20, 2007 Hi ! how to remove (separate) conrods from pistons ( wish to make 1.6 pistos and 1.9 conrods ) ? and how to assembly conrod back in the piston ? i know abaut some special tools and heating proces but can't it be done without specilal tools ? i have try to remove them but it was ended with broken piston every time cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MartinR 0 Posted January 22, 2007 you need a press. If you are using a hammer and a drift then you are asking for trouble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted January 22, 2007 I've managed to remove the conrods without damaging the pistons using an engineering vice & sockets before. Once they start moving it doesn't take much to push them out. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 327 Posted January 22, 2007 can you explane a litle bit please ? thanks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 242 3 Cars Posted January 23, 2007 Large engineers vice, a socket that is slightly smaller than the conrod o/d & another larger one for the opposite side of the piston (internally larger than the hole through the piston). Tighten the vice up to push the gudgeon pin out of the conrod. It takes quite a lot of force so you need a secure & strong vice to do this. I've not refitted them as yet but for that you would be safer using a press as Martin suggests. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 327 Posted January 23, 2007 great thanks ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rick03054 Posted January 23, 2007 I've been told to boil them in water for a while before hand to heat them up. Never tried it so I've no idea if it's any good but just thought I'd let the idea out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
