Wide zip tie around the 2nd and oil ring. Work the top ring in. Cut off the zip tie after the oil ring is in. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Angus Gordon Sent: Monday, May 18, 2009 5:18 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Ring Compressor Ideas Removing a cylinder head today (engine in vehicle), I had one thoroughly stuck cylinder which I had to pull with the head. I'm thinking I'll mess around for a while trying to re-install the cylinder in situ when I get back tonight. Any good advice? Zip ties? Any success stories? Or should I just drop the engine down and get on with it!
Angus
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