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Piston/Pin/Ring Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon, 1983 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1983 Volkswagen Quantum, 1983 Volkswagen Pickup, and 1983 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 Push Fit
Rod Fit (2) .0004-.0008 (.01-.02)
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 (5) .0010-.0020 (.03-.06)
(1) Wear limit .028" (.07 mm).
(2) Specification not available for Quantum.
(3) Wear limit .039" (1.0 mm).
(4) Wear limit .008" (.20 mm).
(5) Wear limit .006" (.15 mm).
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