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Piston Ring, Engine

Engine Liter/VIN 2.3L/A

All Measurements Given In Inches Unless Otherwise Specified

Piston Diameter (Std.) 3.6203-3.6210
Piston Clearance 0.0007-0.0020
Piston Pin Diameter [01] 0.8659-0.8661
Piston Pin To Piston Clearance [22]
Piston Ring End Gap [02]
Comp. [23]
Oil 0.0157-0.0551
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Comp. [08]
Oil 0.01957-0.02060

[01] Pistons & pins are matched set & should be replaced as an assembly.
[02] Maximum.
[08] Top ring, 0.0027-0.0047 inch] 2nd ring, 0.0157-0.0031 inch.
[22] 0.0003-0.0006 inch.
[23] Top ring, 0.0138-0.0236 inch] 2nd ring, 0.0157-0.0256 inch.