Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2004)
Piston Ring: Specifications
Piston Rings
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Production ................................................................................... 0.25 - 0.40 mm (0.010 - 0.016 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Production ............................................................................... 0.38 - 0 58 mm (0.015 - 0.023 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Production .............................................................................................. 0.25 - 0.76 mm (0.010 - 0.029 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Service ......................................................................................... 0.25 - 0.50 mm (0.010 - 0.020 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Service .................................................................................... 0.38 - 0.80 mm (0.015 - 0.031 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Service ............................................................................................ 0.005 - 0.090 mm (0.0002 - 0.0035 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Production ........................................................ 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Production .................................................... 0.076 - 0.280 mm (0.0030 - 0.0110 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Production ................................................................... 0.046 - 0.196 mm (0.0018 - 0.0077 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Service .............................................................. 0.030 - 0.085 mm (0.0012 - 0.0033 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Service .......................................................... 0.030 - 0.085 mm (0.0012 - 0.0033 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Service ......................................................................... 0.076 - 0.200 mm (0.0030 - 0.0079 inch)