Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1984 Volkswagen Quantum, and 1984 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PISTONS, PINS, & RINGS SPECIFICATIONS

Application

In. (mm)

Piston Clearance

⁽¹⁾ .001 (.03)

Pins

Piston Fit

⁽²⁾ Push Fit

Rod Fit

Push Fit

Rings

Ring No. 1

End Gap

⁽³⁾ .0120-.0200 (.30-.50)

Side Clearance

⁽⁴⁾ .0020-.0040 (.06-.09)

Ring No. 2

End Gap

⁽³⁾ .0120-.0200 (.30-.50)

Side Clearance

⁽⁴⁾ .0020-.0030 (.06-.08)

Ring No. 3

End Gap

⁽³⁾ .0100-.0160 (.25-.40)

Side Clearance

⁽⁴⁾ .0010-.0020 (.03-.06)

⁽¹⁾	Wear limit .031" (.08 mm).

⁽²⁾	If too tight, heat to 140°F (60°C).

⁽³⁾	Wear limit .039" (1.0 mm).

⁽⁴⁾	Wear limit .008" (.20 mm).