re. [urq] Clutch slave cylinder retaining pin-removal?

[Ben Swann]

No question that you need to use care when using power tools.  However, this
will save time and aggravation when done properly.  You definately do not
want to use a punch that tapers to a size large than the hole.  I may have
used a nail or small center punch directed dead center of the pin - started
it with a hammer first.  I forget the details, but I probably duc-taped the
nail-punch to the air-chisel punch, or I may have an air-chisel that fits
properly.  Anyway, after struggling without room to swing a hammer, this
really did the job and I have used it 2 or 3 times since for the same
reason.

Ben
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Bennett" <ur.quattro at verizon.net>
To: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 11:38 PM
Subject: Re: re. [urq] Clutch slave cylinder retaining pin-removal?


> Air chisel directed at correctly sized center punch  misaligned -
Brapppt -
> broken tranny housing! saw the aftermath, r+r tranny and weld, 8 hours
labor
> @$79.00 for each hour and $75.00 for the tig welding and redrill the hole.
>     Bill PS I left out the tow charge, at least another $100.00 for the
> flatbed, and this was on a 4000 quattro, no not my Son's, a customer, NA
to
> boot.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at comcast.net>
> To: <DGraber460 at aol.com>
> Cc: <urq at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 9:40 PM
> Subject: re. [urq] Clutch slave cylinder retaining pin-removal?
>
>
> > Air chisel directed at correct size center punch - Brapppt - it's out.
> >
> > Ben
> >
> > [Date: Sun, 8 May 2005 18:03:46 EDT
> > From: DGraber460 at aol.com
> > Subject: Re: [urq] Clutch slave cylinder retaining pin-removal?
> > To: urquattro at comcast.net, urq at audifans.com
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> > I have wrestled with that pin several times. Ed is right that the right
> > size  punch is critical. The right diameter, and short length are best.
I
> > accessed it from above, laying over the engine from the front, and using
a large
> > mass but small head sledge hammer which allowed about a 3 inch swing
from the
> > driver side. Your arms will feel like you went through a meat grinder,
but it can
> > be done. There should be a retaining spring clip going through it that
must
> > be removed first.
> > HTH
> >
> > Dennis
> > Denver]
> >
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