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deuceforty · 09-11-2008, 09:16 PM

these are really weird... they loop around like a keychain? cant figure out how to put them on

sillyvia13 · 09-11-2008, 10:28 PM

best bet is to call piston company and talk to tech guy...
Not saying someone here doesn't know, but if you follow wrong direction your buying new rings... dont want that!
gl brudda

deuceforty · 09-12-2008, 07:21 AM

is case anyone else has this problem and finds this thread from a search, these are the rings

they are called spiral retaining rings

you are supposed to use a small screwdriver to walk them in or something

goldee240 · 09-12-2008, 02:15 PM

agree just call and ask
good luck with build

kamerononfire · 06-02-2009, 02:25 AM

i know i'm bringing back an old thread.. but i'm facing the same problem, having a very difficult time installing the retaining ring. has anyone done it before, and can offer some advice?

deuceforty · 06-02-2009, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamerononfire

i know i'm bringing back an old thread.. but i'm facing the same problem, having a very difficult time installing the retaining ring. has anyone done it before, and can offer some advice?

they are a pain in the ass to do.

you use a small precision screwdrive to walk them around until they pop in.

DRFT180 · 06-02-2009, 12:23 PM

I stretched them out just a little then, like said above, get them started and follow around pushing in with a flat head.

fromxtor · 06-02-2009, 05:25 PM

I used the all the time at work Duece, here goes:

1. Secure piston in something so it doesn't move.
2. Bend out the side you are going to insert into the groove a little.
3. Use either a scribe or a pointed punch to "walk it" all the way around slowly.
4. BAM! One down three to go.

OR
You could come down and I can do it for you on saturday.

deuceforty · 06-10-2009, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fromxtor

I used the all the time at work Duece, here goes:

1. Secure piston in something so it doesn't move.
2. Bend out the side you are going to insert into the groove a little.
3. Use either a scribe or a pointed punch to "walk it" all the way around slowly.
4. BAM! One down three to go.

OR
You could come down and I can do it for you on saturday.

check the thread date

got this done a while ago.

thanks for the offer though!! <3

09-11-2008, 09:16 PM	#1
deuceforty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: raleigh Age: 37 Posts: 907 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	How to install arias piston snap rings? these are really weird... they loop around like a keychain? cant figure out how to put them on __________________ TWO TONE COUPE FS NC

09-12-2008, 07:21 AM	#3
deuceforty Zilvia Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: raleigh Age: 37 Posts: 907 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	is case anyone else has this problem and finds this thread from a search, these are the rings they are called spiral retaining rings you are supposed to use a small screwdriver to walk them in or something __________________ TWO TONE COUPE FS NC

06-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#7
DRFT180 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 656 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	I stretched them out just a little then, like said above, get them started and follow around pushing in with a flat head. __________________ S14 Build

06-02-2009, 05:25 PM	#8
fromxtor Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NC Age: 44 Posts: 3,012 Trader Rating: (23) Feedback Score: 23 reviews	I used the all the time at work Duece, here goes: 1. Secure piston in something so it doesn't move. 2. Bend out the side you are going to insert into the groove a little. 3. Use either a scribe or a pointed punch to "walk it" all the way around slowly. 4. BAM! One down three to go. OR You could come down and I can do it for you on saturday. __________________ Seller feedback>>http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.p...light=fromxtor

09-11-2008, 10:28 PM	#2
sillyvia13 BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: nh Posts: 1,645 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	best bet is to call piston company and talk to tech guy... Not saying someone here doesn't know, but if you follow wrong direction your buying new rings... dont want that! gl brudda

09-12-2008, 02:15 PM	#4
goldee240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: san jose Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	agree just call and ask good luck with build

06-02-2009, 02:25 AM	#5
kamerononfire Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Burnaby, BC Age: 37 Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i know i'm bringing back an old thread.. but i'm facing the same problem, having a very difficult time installing the retaining ring. has anyone done it before, and can offer some advice?