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Where to buy piston ring compressor and piston ring pliers?

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Old 01-03-2004, 08:08 PM
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Default Where to buy piston ring compressor and piston ring pliers?
I'm looking for a 100mm or 3.94" piston ring compressor (preferrably the non adjustable type) and a pair of piston ring pliers for installation. Anyone know where I can buy these tools? Everything online seems to be US units.
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Old 01-03-2004, 10:20 PM
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Why do you need a non adjustable ring compressor? I had much luck with a generic sears tool when rebuilding my 944 engine.

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I've had bad luck on previous motors with the adjustable sort. I broke two cheapy ones....never tried the sears/craftsman version. Looks like I'll have to give it a shot.
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I need to get some pretty soon as well for my 924 rebuild.
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You're welcome to borrow mine when you start/ or I finish my rebuild. I'll probably buy them by the end of the month.
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I need to get some of those #$!(*@# snap ring pliers!
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If you plan on doing a lot of motors, spring for the Snap On ring compressors. They have a really nice set that will fit everything from your lawn mower to a Kenworth. It wasn't too expensive either. As for ring pliers, I usually avoid them as I've seen many people break rings with them. Two thumbs work reasonably well.

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