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Piston Ring: Specifications

PISTON RING GAP & GROOVE CLEARANCE

Ring End Gap:     
Top Compression Ring...........................................................................................................................................................0.18-0.38 mm (0.007-0.015 in.)
Second Compression Ring......................................................................................................................................................0.28-0.57 mm (0.011-0.022 in.)
Oil Control (Steel Rails).........................................................................................................................................................0.23-0.78 mm (0.009-0.030 in.)

Ring Side Clearance:    
Top Compression Ring 3.3L...........................................................................................................................................0.030-0.080 mm (0.0012-0.0031 in.)
Top Compression Ring 3.8L...........................................................................................................................................0.030-0.069 mm (0.0012-0.0027 in.)
Second Compression Ring 3.3L......................................................................................................................................0.030-0.095 mm (0.0012-0.0037 in.)
Second Compression Ring 3.8L......................................................................................................................................0.041-0.085 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Ring)......................................................................................................................................................0.039-0.200 mm (0.0015-0.0078 in.)

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