Hi,

Thanks for all your replies. I tried Google and Copernic but my search results for "piston removal nitro RC" returned a bunch of junk. The zip tie method is pimp. I got the sleeve out. Any tips for getting the conrod off the crank? I also found out why I had so much problems with the werks 4 shoe. I think the flywheel was spinning around on the collet. This is the last time I have somebody else work on my truck.. Well maybe this one last time for the piston.

EDIT>.. sweet I got the piston and conrod out. Now I just have to wait to get the new piston and sleeve. I am sure I will need the STS when the Sirio blows up after a few tanks. Although it has been a bad week in my RC hobby.. it has been filled with good learning experiences. I may also rebuild my K.4.6