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Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance > < Piston Diameter
Engine System - General Information - Piston Ring End Gap Cougar 1999 (08/1998-01/2001)
General Procedures

  1. CAUTION:
    CAUTION:Do not mix up the piston rings. Install the piston rings in the same position and location.
    Take the piston ring and use a piston without rings to push the piston ring about 30 mm into the cylinder bore.

  1. Using the Feeler Gauge, measure the piston ring gap.

Piston to Cylinder Bore Clearance > < Piston Diameter