Can't get turbo snap ring back on

[iguanahotsauce]

So I finally got the new o-ring in my turbo and I am putting it back together but I can't get the snap ring back on. I'm using a pair of pliers and I can get it clamped as much as you can but it still seems like it's too big to fit into the groove. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[T-mun]

So I finally got the new o-ring in my turbo and I am putting it back together but I can't get the snap ring back on. I'm using a pair of pliers and I can get it clamped as much as you can but it still seems like it's too big to fit into the groove. Any advice would be greatly appreciated

You mean the compressor cover snap ring?

 

[iguanahotsauce]

Yes that is the snap ring I'm talking about

 

[Bud92gsx]

These might help.. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...rcooler/316421-t3-turbo-rebuild-part-1-a.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...rcooler/316422-t3-turbo-rebuild-part-2-a.html

 

[iguanahotsauce]

These might help.. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...rcooler/316421-t3-turbo-rebuild-part-1-a.html

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/art...rcooler/316422-t3-turbo-rebuild-part-2-a.html

That turbo does not have the snap rign, it has a piece that bolts on instead of the snap ring. The snap ring I am trying to get on is the very large one

 

[T-mun]

first make sure that your compressor cover is properly align. Also the snap ring have tapered edge, if you put it backwards, it will not slide in. I use a snap ring plyer and a screw driver, clamp the snap ring as much as you can then slide the snap ring edge into the slot then push in with screw driver.

 

[AlexPro]

Here man I just rebuild my T25, using same tools that describer in this link:
T25 Turbo Rebuild - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

 

[Bud92gsx]

Ahh ok..Well then post you question here, for the correct answer.. http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/turbo-system-tech/393636-questions-justin-14.html

 

[laserspeeddemon]

Michigan 3578 8-in-1 Universal Snap Ring Plier Set

Wvaala!

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Take a vice grip and bend the tips on

 

[iguanahotsauce]

Michigan 3578 8-in-1 Universal Snap Ring Plier Set

Wvaala!

I have a set of those. They don't go wide enough to fit in the snap ring

Take a vice grip and bend the tips on

What do you mean?

 

[Frickadella]

Amazon.com: K-Tool International (KTI51211) 11in. 45 Degree Needle Nose Pliers: Home Improvement

How to Rebuild a Turbo - Part 1 of 2 - YouTube

 

[Imback]

Take a vice grip and bend the tips on

Not a bad idea for a 1 time use. But i personally would just get a snap ring pliers. You can purchase them at sears and use them on many things that use snap rings.

 

[93_tsi_fwd]

Sorry, didnt finish my sentence.

I meant to say take a vice grip and bend the tips of the needle nose pliers.

You can bend it back afterwards.

 

[DSM1G90]

Get a pair of needle nosed pliers, file down the tips to where the tips will go into the holes of the snap ring ... works both way - with internal and external snap rings...

It's a good "Band-Aid" tool until you head to "Harbor Fright" and get you a snap ring pliers kit.

You jam the ring in a vise or use pliers, you'll bend the ring out of round and square to make it totally usless.

DSM

 

[PieEyedPiper]

Could you not use your snap ring pliers to grab one side and then "force" it to reach the other side? I mean how more do the snap ring pliers need to open?

 

[H4G64T]

When I rebuilt a 14b, I just went out and bought a proper set of snap ring pliers, never regretted it. That 17.00 was worth not dealing with the aggravation you are having right now.

 

[AlexPro]

Here man I did photos just for you...

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[DSM1G90]

Works like a charm, doesn't it-for both external and internal rings?

You know when you're definitely a mechanic when you can improvise stuff to make it work well for you - no fun going to stores and buying stuff when you got the resources at your convienence..