I did it with a big hose clamp. I had to search for one wide enough to
bridge all 3 rings.

Mark

Alistair Bell wrote:
> I did it with a cut down compressor. Slim so it still could fit between cylinders and block.
>
> Was a pain, but do able.
>
> Alistair
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>
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>> On Oct 18, 2013, at 5:46 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Yes, I'd like to know how you gurus do this without the special VW ring
>> compressing tool shown in the Bentley!  Install the piston in the sleeve and
>> then attach the assembly to the rod?  This is another reason I've not
>> bothered with rebuilding a WBX, but I am curious.
>>
>> Stuart
>>