Where to get gudgeon pins removed, Brisbane Southside???

**TERRA Operative** · 13-07-2010, 11:10 AM

I want to get some pistons ceramic coated, but I need to remove the gudgeon pins and conrods first obviously.

Where can I take these to get them pressed out? I'm on the south side of Brisbane, but I've got no idea where to go (I usually do everything myself, but I don't have a press...)

Thanks!

**roadsailing** · 13-07-2010, 11:51 AM

what are they out of? you can do it with some bolts, bits of pipe and ingenuity if you are feeling creative.

**TERRA Operative** · 13-07-2010, 12:32 PM

A 5E-FHE, from a Sera. They're press fit and I don't want to damage them...

**roadsailing** · 13-07-2010, 01:32 PM

dumb question but why are you using used pistons? how much will it cost to get them clean enough to ceramic coat? you could maybe even use pistons/pins with fully floating gudgeons for .3 more horsepower.

**TERRA Operative** · 13-07-2010, 01:58 PM

Because new pistons cost too much and the existing ones are fine to reuse. Ceramic costing costs $44 per piston.

**obrim** · 13-07-2010, 04:47 PM

Mate any place with a press can do it, ie. pretty much any workshop.

But they may not be experienced with doing that sort of work and may damage it.

If it were me I would take it to my local engine shop and have them do it. Shouldn't cost you much.

I had my engine done at Chilton's in Woolloongabba. Highly recommended.