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Old 05-28-2014, 06:13 PM   #379
KornShaDoW097
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Originally Posted by BeastianSTI View Post
Oh, and just a note for anyone that reads or is following this thread...

I had a hard time with the typical piston ring compressor. I was wishing i would have went with the tapered insert rather than the sheet metal wrapping device - the final piston gave me a hard time because it was difficult to get the compressor perfectly even/level, relative to the top of the piston.

IF I had to do it again, I would buy the sleeve specific for my size bore, if not for convenience, then peace of mind that the rings/bore wouldn't be damaged
I second that.
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