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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

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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 ;)

22esev

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