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Old Dec 17, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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WTF, I had no problem getting all of them off but now the rear cylinder Clips seems to be tight.....Is there something I need to do that I am just missing something?
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 01:14 PM
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Make sure your top tube is seated in the head good. It would be worthwhile to pull it down and make sure your o-ring is in good shape and seated correctly.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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Also check the back of the ring and make sure it isn't catching on the cylinder fins as you depress it. Sometimes the pushrod tube deflect inward just a kittke and the ring hangs up. Hope this helps.
 
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