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cylinder liner removal HELP - outta ideas

Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:30 pm
by AlfaBeta
Hi gang,

In the process of a rebuild on a Milano V6 and I'm having trouble trying to remove the liners. I was able to get 2 of the 6 out but these last 4 won't budge. So far the best way I've found is to tap (lightly) on the bottom with a piece of wood. Anyone have any ideas or tricks to remove the liners without damaging anything?

thanks
AlfaBeta

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:30 am
by Micke
Tap harder. Worked 4 me.

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:59 am
by Murray
AlfaBeta Have you tried some heat ? Take a propane torch and work the flame around the base and then give your wooden block a good tap.If you're going to re-use your liners make sure they don't go flying out and crash to the floor.

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:24 am
by Barry
Or you could simply make up basic tools to do the job with....

Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:20 pm
by AlfaBeta
Hi guys,

Thanks for the reply. I'll give the heat trick a try, I'll put a bag of ice water in the liner. And I'll blast the block with a heat gun and give the liner a wack. Regarding the tool pics, those were pretty neat!

thanks again

AB

Got em out!

Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 4:51 am
by AlfaBeta
Hi guys,

I little heat gun on the block worked like a charm, they came right out with a couple light taps!

thanks a lot

AB