Re: [T3] rings (long)

["Greg Mielke" <greg_mielke@hotmail.com>]

>Mike Wrote:  Oh... almost forgot.  You could use most any ring compressor 
>if the pistons are removed from the rod.  Just insert the piston into the 
> >bottom of the cylinder, leaving the wrist pin bore exposed so you can 
> >install the p/c. This can be sort of a hassle, though.  It definitely 
> >isn't feasible if you're _just_ doing rings.

  Actually this is the way I've always done it. Use a light bulb to heat the 
piston to ease in removing the wrist pin. Take the piston and clean it 
thoughrally, especially if you are just replacing rings! Get all traces of 
carbon off of the ring lands. Use a ball hone to break the cylinder glaze. 
Grind the cylinders lightly into the heads W/valve grind compound. Get the 
gasket sealing surface clean. Clean the cylinder w/soapy water, dry w/compr. 
air, and oil.
  Once everything is clean, dry, and oiled, put the wrist pin circlip in the 
front (front is front) side of the piston. I prefer to use Teflon Buttons 
for that added security. Using a conventional ring compressor, put the 
pistons in to the cylinders. Leave out enough for the wrist pin to go 
through. I put the wrist pins into the freezer the night before, not always 
convenient but they just slip right into the piston and rod. You can use 
heat, but I prefer not to.
  Put the front P/C on first (either side). I just slip the cold wrist pin 
in, pop the teflon buttons into place, then push the cylinder home. Put the 
other P/C on, then put the head/push rod tubes on
and torque to the first step. Proceed to the other side. Don't forget the 
cylinder air deflector tin before you put the Push rod tubes on!
   I do all this with the help of a  bench mounted engine stand, for $34 
Canadian you can't go wrong with an engine stand!
   Last note: I use yellow weather strip adhesive to seal my engines. I use 
it on the block halves and the P/C. If used sparingly it works very well, 
and keeps my driveway oil free!
    I haven't includes all steps, so just use your imagination and the help 
of Bentley/Clymer/Hayes/Chilton's to fill in the blanks.
    Happy Easter to Everyone on the list!

Greg Mielke
Alberta, Canada
'73 Auto Fasty
'66 Beetle
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