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Piston Ring, Engine



DIMENSIONS
Piston Ring Groove Clearance:
New:
Compression Rings 0.06-0.09 mm (0.0024-0.0036 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.03-0.06 mm (0.0012-0.0024 inch)
Wear Limit:
Compression Rings 0.20 mm (0.0078 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.15 (0.0059 inch)

Piston Ring End Gap:
New:
Compression Rings 0.20-0.40 mm (0.0078-0.0157 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 inch)
Wear Limit:
Compression Rings 0.80 mm (0.0315 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring 0.80 mm (0.0315 inch)