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How to Remove the Cylinder Head and Cylinder of the Garelli Vip

Model: Garelli Vip
Part: Cylinder head

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In today's tutorial, you will learn how to remove the cylinder head, cylinder, and piston (thermal group) of the Garelli Vip, as well as the Piaggio Si. The disassembly of the thermal group can occur with the engine installed on the chassis or on a bench; so start by undoing the fixing screws of the cylinder head using a socket spanner with an extension.

At this point, undo the nuts of the exhaust manifold to remove it from the cylinder; then slide the cylinder off the piston, subsequently removing the pin from the piston to detach it from the conrod, following the video until the end!


Updated on 22 May 2026 by ScegliAuto


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