Odyssey EX L4-2253cc 2.3L SOHC (VTEC) MFI (1998)
NOTE:
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Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with a blade to fit the piston grooves.
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The top and 2nd ring grooves are 1.2 mm (0.05 inch) wide. The oil ring groove is 2.8 mm (0.11 inch) wide.
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File down a blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush to clean the ring grooves, or cut the ring grooves deeper with cleaning tools.
NOTE: If the piston is to be separated from the connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
3. Install new rings in the proper sequence and position.
NOTE: Do not use old piston rings.
RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
After installing a new set of rings, measure the ring-to-groove clearances:
Top Ring Clearance
Standard (New): 0.035 - 0.060 mm (0.0014 - 0.0024 inch)
Service Limit: 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Second Ring Clearance
Standard (New): 0.030 - 0.055 mm (0.0012 - 0.0022 inch)
Service Limit: 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
ALIGNMENT