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August 27, 2010, 08:47:41 am

wolfsburged

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Ring compressor
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Any suggestions on the best ring compressor tool to use?
1984 Jetta GL Turbo Diesel, ~180k miles

Reply #1August 27, 2010, 09:31:11 am

jack's lack

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Re: Ring compressor
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2010, 09:31:11 am »
I just used the craftsman universal deal. No problem at all. Just lubed the heck out of it and tapped them in gently with the bottom of my mallet handle.
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Reply #2August 29, 2010, 06:33:06 pm

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Re: Ring compressor
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