Description
Overview:
The Sealey VS164 Piston Ring Pliers are a durable, workshop-grade hand tool for fitting and removing piston rings without twisting or cracking them. Built with a robust steel body and vinyl-coated handles, they provide controlled expansion of the ring to protect pistons and cylinder walls. A spring return aids smooth, repeatable operation. The stated capacity covers ring thicknesses from 3/64" to 1/4" (1.2 mm to 6.35 mm), making them suitable for many small and large engines, including automotive, motorcycle, garden machinery, and construction plant. Ideal for engine assembly, overhaul, and repair tasks where clean, accurate ring handling is essential. Suitable for both trade and DIY users who need a dependable tool for engine work. Model: Sealey VS164.
Key Features:
- Capacity: handles piston ring thicknesses from 3/64" to 1/4" (1.2 mm to 6.35 mm)
- Steel construction for strength and long service life in workshop conditions
- Vinyl-gripped handles for a secure, comfortable hold, even with oily hands
- Spring return mechanism for smooth, controlled opening and quicker repeat operations
- Designed to minimise ring distortion and reduce risk of chipping or scoring
- Even expansion across the ring helps protect piston lands and cylinder surfaces
- Suits a wide range of engines found in cars, motorcycles, lawnmowers, generators, and plant
- Compact hand tool format for easy use in confined engine bays or on the bench
Typical Applications:
Installing and removing piston rings during engine rebuilds, top-end overhauls, and routine maintenance. Useful on 2‐stroke and 4‐stroke engines in cars, vans, motorcycles, scooters, lawnmowers, chainsaws, compactors, generators, small plant, marine outboards, and stationary engines. Helps speed up assembly while reducing the chance of ring damage.
Also known as:
Piston ring expander pliers, piston ring installer/remover, ring expanding tool, piston ring fitter, engine rebuild tool, ring spreader, engine ring pliers, compression ring tool.
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | SEAVS164 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sealey |
| OEM No. | VS164 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Size | Height: 245mm x Width: 120mm x Depth: 15mm |
| Machine Type | Engines |
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