2corrados 0 Posted October 5, 2006 HI Anyone got a vr6 piston ring compressor, so my mech can put the new rings in next week. Happy to buy a cheap one, or pay to borrow one Many thanks if you have. Dic :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tug 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Any piston ring compressor should do, as long as the diameter can be adjusted to over 82mm. When I did my engine rebuild, I just got one from the local motor factors, wasn't expensive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CorradoVR6-Turbo 0 Posted October 6, 2006 It needs to be on angle like the bores,use a standard one and cut it to suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2corrados 0 Posted October 6, 2006 thanks guys, was thinking about your 2 options, and did the first from tug this afternoon, and will be doing the second from James tomorrow. cheers guys, there's always the info about when you ask Dic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREVR6 0 Posted October 6, 2006 I found that cos the bores are on an angle to the head mating surface it's possible to do it without a compressor, by just putting them in a bit at a time and working the rings in from the highest point downwards, as you slowly push the piston down, if you know what i mean??????? Takes a little while longer but not too bad of a job......... Compared to some at least! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2corrados 0 Posted October 6, 2006 cheers trevr6, sounds like a plan to keep in mind. Mrs keeps making remarks like bit at a time and working the rings in, but thats a diffent forum. Thanks for the info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREVR6 0 Posted October 6, 2006 Mrs keeps making remarks like bit at a time and working the rings in, but thats a diffent forum. :ignore: :lol: :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
