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Subject: Re: [T3] rings > Sorry, but I have do disagree with this. > > It's very possible to first insert the pistons with the rings into the > cylinder (half way - so the wrist pin isn't covered by the cylinder) and > then connect the pistons to the connecting rods. > > It is a little tricky to get the clips that stop the wrist pins in place , > but with the engine out, and a little thought it works.( see that you have > to assemble it in a certain order, so you can each time knock in one wrist > pin and insert the cylinder fully.) > > I should know I've done it twice already. > Herman > > But for the cost of a VW ring compressor from your local Foriegn car parts store, ($8-10), why hassle with doing it that way. I have a couple that I think I got from KD tools, or they are OTC, that I use all the time. I also have the genuine VW factory compressors. I prefer the cheap ones, to the factory ones, as one size fits all, and I don't have to look for the "right" one. Doing it the other way, you are takeing a chance on a snap ring not getting installed properly, and scoring a cylinder, or tearing a cylinder base gasket. Just my 2 cents. Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe