pistion ring compresser

1. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #1 10th September 2009, 15:10

   hi what the best and cheapest way of compressing new pistion rings into block
   thanks
2. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #2 10th September 2009, 15:15

   using a piston ring compressor i have a brand new one if your interested
3. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #3 10th September 2009, 15:18

   but thy cost is there no other way
4. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #4 10th September 2009, 15:23

   there isnt really a safe way that doesnt risk damage to them

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5. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #5 10th September 2009, 15:25

   i see what your getting at now they look like jublie clips but gess there not might just buy one thought id save a tenner
6. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #6 10th September 2009, 15:28

   safest and best option, piston rings arent cheap so just get the right tool to do it
7. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

   #7 10th September 2009, 15:33

   yeah your write .... ill get a compresser only a tenner delivered ....misses can do with out a chinise tonight that should cover it
8. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #8 10th September 2009, 15:34

   haha i like your logic :Y:
9. turbomad Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 aberdeen Posts: 634 saxo vtr/205 rallye turbo

   #9 10th September 2009, 18:56

   can of coke with the top and bottom cut off?? costs like 60p a can

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10. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

    #10 10th September 2009, 19:35

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by turbomad can of coke with the top and bottom cut off?? costs like 60p a can

    Waste of a can of cake. Buy the ring compressor, Or borrow one from a local garage, give them a fiver....

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11. sliderz Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2007 warrington Posts: 722 saxo vts turbo

    #11 10th September 2009, 19:40

    cool think ive sorted it got a small baking tin and a jublie clip cut the tin to coil looks ok fine out tomorrow