[Vwdiesel] Rabbit Piston Rings.

[Ken Oldrid]

Well, I've really done it now.
You might have guessed this is my 1st time doing this (ring
replacement). I have broken a couple rings so far driving the pistons
back into the cylinder. I have successfully installed 1 piston. I'm
using motor oil and thick black grease for the lube. The next piston
was really tight getting the top ring thru. I really drove the thing
in there with a hammer and a block of wood. Now the piston won't
budge. I guess the ring gap should have been enlarged a bit. I fit a
couple of rings in the cylinders 1st, but I did not try all rings in
all cylinders.
So, I guess I'll try to remove that piston, size the rings in the
cylinder to ensure fit, and try it again.This has been one of the
toughest parts of the rebuild. I hope I don't break too many more
rings!

Not giving up,
Ken