does anyone have a piston ring expander i could borrow plz? Dont want to buy 1 for $65 to use once :p

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

I am no rebuilding expert - but I think thumbs are a good ring expanding tool. Slip them over with your hands, just be gentle with them.

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$2000 challenge bluebird - no more.
RPS12 - 80s-o-rama. Currently dropping 200cc, gaining a cam and gaining a turbo.

if i cant get one i will, i just have a case of softcockitis atm from taking the old ones off with my thumbs

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Always used my thumbs for this

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What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldnt fail?

13B N/A powered 1600 racecar build (Built, not bought) http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12316

Munch Munch, L series pistons for lunch

I'll sell you one for $64 FREE SHIPPING

Seriously, if you can't find a Piston ring expander for $5 I'll , I'll, I'll......
In the past I have used a set of expanding Circlip pliers, but a set of El Cheapo Ring Expanders is all you need.

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Regards, Graeme
Just trying to help...
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used my thumbs, wasnt as hard as I thought

Went to put then in and though oh bugger dont have a compacter(?) so off to SC tomorrow to get one of those

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.

Compactor, ring compressor, who cares, you know what you mean!

Dont forget to soak the pistons in oil, make sure the rings are lined up properly on the piston, and most of all, tap the fuc^$ng things into the bores gently.

If you feel any resistance, stop immediately, remove the piston (and ring compressor) and start again.

Lesson learnt from bitter experience, tapped/hammered piston in too hard and broke a compression ring.

Good luck.

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What would you attempt to do if you knew you couldnt fail?

13B N/A powered 1600 racecar build (Built, not bought) http://www.ozdat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=12316

Munch Munch, L series pistons for lunch

Thanks mate. Fingers crossed nothing goes wrong. Im yanking the stuffed L16 out of the Stanza in a fortnight to nab bits of it for this motor so hopefully i dont break anything there either.

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Simon,

1978 Stanza, undergoing track spec build.