trackman 0 Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 OK, so I bought one of those piston ring compressors from 'alfords to help me get my pistons back in my VR block.First one (no 6) went it without too much problem.Second one struggled like mad, then tried helping the bottom ring in, then ...... sh*t, snapped the bugger. ~Because the pistons don't enter the block at 90degrees, you can't get the compressor flush to the block AND flush to the piston with the rings fully compressed. So the ring either pops out at one side or it isn't compressed enough to fit.Am I doing it wrong, or are they just a complete pain in the ass?Any help appreciated.Rich Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted March 4, 2005 Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 i think there is a special type of compressor tool for the vr6. Link to post Share on other sites
trackman 0 Posted March 4, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2005 This wouldn't be it would it!http://www.thepartsbin.com/cartools/speciality_tools-piston_installation_sleeve-d.htmlJust spotted it on an american site. Link to post Share on other sites
acf8181 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 certainly sounds it. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest vr6neil Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 you can buy it from vw for about 20 quid, i bought one when rebuilding mine, makes the job alot easier Link to post Share on other sites
DundeeDub 0 Posted March 5, 2005 Report Share Posted March 5, 2005 it depends if the dealership will sell you it at some don't like to sell tools Link to post Share on other sites
trackman 0 Posted March 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2005 Cheers peeps.Ordered one from my local dealer on Sat. Picked it up today. The bloke behind the counter said 'We're not supposed to sell tools to the public'. I just said 'Oh' and he handed it over!Here's a pic for reference. Part No 3278. Check out that angle Link to post Share on other sites
dubstar 0 Posted March 10, 2005 Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 how much was it ? Link to post Share on other sites
trackman 0 Posted March 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2005 About £16+vatIf it saves me breaking any more piston rings, it's gonna be worthwhile! Link to post Share on other sites
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