Date:         Sat, 21 Sep 2002 15:47:59 -0400
Reply-To:     Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Cylinder sleeves, new problem
Comments: To: s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM
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I agree with Tom.  If you are pulling both heads anyway, you might as
well do all four pistons.  If you have alot of patience and a little
luck you can use a big hose clamp as a ring compressor tool.  Go to
Home Depot and try to find one that is at least 3/4" wide and can close
down to 94mm without a ton of extra clamp (or just cut the extra clamp
off).  Put a bunch of oil on the piston and have fun.  After the first
couple of trys you should get the knack of it.  I have used this method
quite a few times and it works like a charm.  I have never pulled the
piston pins in any waterboxer (so far).  I have the nice Goetz rings if
you need a set.

Hope this helps,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com

----- Original Message -----
From: s_j_wacker@JUNO.COM
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2002 2:25 pm
Subject: Cylinder sleeves, new problem

> Thanks Tom F. for your input. After pulling the sleeve out a little
> further, we found that the one of the rings was broken. So...we
> order a
> set of rings from BD or Ken, do we need to change all the piston rings
> (all four pistons) or can we just change one or two without
> stressing the
> two pistons on the other side. I understand that in order to reach the
> wrist pin on the piston we need to pull, requires removing the first
> piston. So, change one, two or all?
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Steve & Jo Ann Wacker
> Grand Junction, Co.
> 90 Carat
> 86 Syncro
> 01 Subaru Outback
>