[moved] PISTON FITTING

[chufferman 0]

I'm in the middle of my full engine x) rebuild but come across a bit of a snag!!!! Because of the angle of the bores a standard piston fitting clamp won't work?????????

Has anyone got any ideas that i can use to get the pistons in???????

cheers %-6 !ill

[VR6Steve 0]

Get hold of a special tool of very slowly and carefully squeeze them in by hand. Trust me, it can be done!

[VRmonster 1]

just dont use piston rings. you may have to top the oil up every few seconds but you will get used to it, lol.

[Nerih 0]

if you lived in london, i would say visit midnight motors (open 24/7 365 days a year) they are in wembley and have most special tools, and you can pick it up on a sunday too

[jcorallo 0]

There is a special plastic tool for the VR6 for fitting the pistons back into the block. One end of the tool is angled to take account of the Vee.

I think you can get them from the dealers, but there are prob other places to look....

I did a quick Google and found this place with a piccy so you can see what you are looking for:

I'm not sure who can supply these in the UK other than dealers....?

Jules

[chufferman 0]

cheers for all your input. jcorallo is about the best idea i will try and get hold of the tool you put a picture on the thread. cheers

[VRmonster 1]

so does anyone know where to het one from then? im after one now... any friendly dealers a should get in touch with?