Installing piston
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Piston installation tool T10147
- Piston installation tool 3278
NOTE:
- For engine code BJS, install with Piston installation tool T10147
- If a new piston installation tool is used to install the pistons, first pass piston with oiled piston rings through the funnel twice and remove the resulting metal shavings if necessary. Only then install piston with piston rings.
Work procedure
- Push piston by hand into oiled piston installation tool. Flat side of piston crown must face toward tab on piston installation tool - arrow -.
- Hold piston installation tool (with piston inserted) on upper edge and press piston in with both thumbs.
- Push piston in until it protrudes approx. 15 mm from lower edge of piston installation tool.
- Insert piston into appropriate cylinder bore. Tab on piston installation tool - arrow - must face center of cylinder block.
- Press piston installation tool tightly against cylinder block and push piston in.