Piston Pins: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1983 Volkswagen Pickup, and 1983 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check piston and pin fit for thumb push fit. Connecting rod and pin wear limit is .0015" (.040 mm). Connecting rod may be rebushed and honed to proper size if required. If pin is too loose in piston, replace both pin and piston.