piston pin

[exrider23]

I blew up my quad and im taking the piston out and the piston pin wont come out.....its stuck inside the piston and now i cant take the piston off the rod...i tried to tap it out with a hammer and a screwdriver but it wont work...any ideas?

[GPracer2500]

I assumed you removed the circlips?

You may have to heat up the piston to get it out if its really stuck.

[exrider23]

the circlips?

[exrider23]

ok i know what your talkin about...and i just saw them...wats the easiest way to get them out?

[NacsMXer]

Needle nose pliers but I prefer using a nice "pick" set. If you have a Harbor Freight tools nearby you they will have them and come in handy in a variety of situations. They look like the picks the dentist uses on your teeth. Sears may carry them but I never really checked :ermm:

[GPracer2500]

A small pick or flat blade screw driver. Pry up one end and then work it around. They like to fly out sometimes--DON'T drop one into the crankcase.

I'd suggest getting a service manual to help you out. To be frank, if you didn't know about those circlips than there could easily be other important things you're not aware of. It sucks learning things the hard way. A service manual will help walk you through most everything.

[Chino886]

I agree, stop and get a manual! You will be glad you did, it has all the torque specs you will need!

Good luck!

PS make sure you buy new circlips in case you did not.

[DieselBoy]

edit- i re-read and you forgot to remove the circlips... easy to remove with needle nose.