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Piston Pin, Engine

Engine Liter/VIN 3.8L/K,L,1

All Measurements Given In Inches Unless Otherwise Specified

Piston Clearance 0.0004-0.0022
Piston Pin Diameter [01] 0.8659-0.8661
Piston Pin To Piston Clearance 0.0003-0.0009
Piston Ring End Gap [02]
Comp. [14]
Oil 0.010-0.030
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Comp. 0.0013-0.0031
Oil 0.009-0.0079

[01] Pistons & pins are matched set & should be replaced as an assembly.
[02] Maximum.
[14] Top ring, 0.012-0.022 inch] 2nd ring, 0.030-0.040 inch.