<VV> Question

[Ulli Dittmar]

thanks to all repliers. I have taken the right head off (turbo engine still in the car) the inlet valve seat of no. 5 is gone - better it is folded into the intake channel. I have ordered new heads, pistons (with full seal rings) and barrels in the US and expect them to come in every day.
Since I want to have my Vair back on the road soon I wanted to work ahead as much as possible and was wondering if I can change the pistons without removing the rods - but this is, thanks to all guys answering my confused question ;-) not possible so I will take that engine out now and do the job on my working bench. Space inside the car is too limited.

I will bet you know about my success or fiasco  - fist time working on a Vair engine

Regards
Ulli the Ba-Vair-ian

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Am 01.08.2012 um 16:53 schrieb BBRT:

> Ulli,
> 
> It is still a lot of work, but one can disconnect the battery and probably fuel lines, linkage, etc., remove muffler or tailpipe and loosen other side as required, lower engine, remove shrouds (sheet metal, carbs, linkage etc.) on top and bottom metal, and heater hose of engine on one side, remove engine block top cover (where fan bearing mounts), remove the head on the side you want work on, and then remove the piston, rod, cylinder as one unit. Rebuild, replace the parts  you need and reinstall.
> Be careful of transmission linkage, clutch linkage, etc. so you don't cause any binding or damage when you do this.
> 
> Chuck S
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ulli Dittmar" <info at california-camping.de>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 8:13 AM
> Subject: <VV> Question
> 
> 
>> I do have a question and there might be a question for me out there.
>> 
>> On a VW engine I can change pistons without taking the engine case apart - the Vair engine is some different and I can open the case on the lower end but do I have to take the rods out to change the pistons or can I change them without that work?
>> Thanks for your help.
>> 
>> Regards
>> Ulli the Ba-Vair-ian
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>> 61 Monza 900 Sedan
>> 65 Monza 110 Coupe
>> 66 Corsa Convertible
>> 86 Porsche 356 Speedster Kit Car
>> 91 Porsche 964, C4
>> 90 Porsche 964, C4
>> 62 VW Split Window Bus
>> 65 VW Split Window Bus
>> 
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