Re: [T3] rings

[Tunaitis@aol.com]

>> when putting rings on is a special ring compressor needed for VW's? or is 
a 
>> regular ring compressor adequate?

    You'll need a ring compressor that dissassembles or opens fully so you 
can remove it once you've installed the cylinder.  Conventional designs don't 
work for this because they are intended to compress the rings so the piston 
may be installed into the cylinder; the VW is the other way around.  Cylinder 
over the piston.  In my experience, the easiest type to use is the classic 
cheapy flat band of steel with turned up edges.  Most any VW parts place will 
have this. Or you could make your own.  (Once in a pinch I modified a 
band-type oil filter wrench!)
                                    ---  Mike T.
                                        

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