Esteem L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC 0 MFI 16V (1995)
PISTON RINGS
To measure end gap, insert piston ring into cylinder bore and then measure the gap by using thickness gauge.
If measured gap is out of specification, replace ring.
NOTE: Decarbon and clean top of cylinder bore before inserting piston ring.
Piston ring end gap
Top ring
Standard: 0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0137 inch)
Limit: 0.7 mm (0.0275 inch)
2nd ring
Standard: 0.2 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0137 inch)
Limit: 0.7 mm (0.0275 inch)
Oil ring
Standard: 0.2 - 0.7 mm (0.0079 - 0.0275 inch)
Limit: 1.7 mm (0.0669 inch)
CONNECTING ROD
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Big-end side clearance: Check big-end of connecting rod for side clearance, with rod fitted and connected to its crank pin in the normal manner. If
measured clearance is found to exceed its limit, replace connecting rod.
Big-end side clearance
Standard: 0.10 - 0.20 mm (0.0039 - 0.0078 inch)
Limit: 0.35 mm (0.0137 inch)
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Connecting rod alignment: Mount connecting rod on aligner to check it for bow and twist and, if limit is exceeded, replace it.
Limit on bow: 0.05 mm (0.0020 inch)
Limit on twist: 0.10 mm (0.0039 inch)
CRANK PIN AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS