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Piston Measurements

M52 2.5L/2.8L Piston
M52 2.5L Piston Dia. -- --
Measuring point "A" (position 90 degs to pin from lower edge of skirt) mm 10
Diameter (from point "A") -- --
Std. mm 83.980 (+/- 0.009)
Running clearance mm 0.01 - 0.04
Max. total wear clearance piston / cylinder (engine operated) mm 0.15
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M52 2.8L Piston Dia.
Piston and Pin are a matched set only replace together.
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Measuring point "A" (position 90 degs to pin from lower edge of skirt) mm 14
Diameter (from point "A") -- --
Std. mm 83.980 (+/-0.009)
1st oversize Alum. block
Only permissible for aluminum block with cast iron sleeves.
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1st over size
Only permissible for cast iron engine block
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2nd oversize
Only permissible for cast iron engine block.
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Running clearance mm 0.01 - 0.04
Max. total wear clearance piston / cylinder (engine operated) mm 0.15