Integra LS Coupe L4-1834cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1997)
Piston Ring: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Using a ring expander, remove old piston rings.
2. Clean all ring grooves thoroughly.
NOTE:
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Use a squared-off broken ring or ring groove cleaner with blade to fit piston grooves.
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Top ring groove is 1.0 mm (0.039 inch) wide, second groove is 1.2 mm (0.047 inch) wide, and oil ring groove is 2.8 mm (0.110 inch) wide.
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File down blade if necessary.
CAUTION: Do not use a wire brush to clean the ring lands, or cut ring lands deeper with cleaning tool.
NOTE:
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If the piston is to be separated from the connecting rod, do not install new rings yet.
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Do not use old piston rings.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the rings as shown. Identify top and second rings by the chamfer on the edge. Make sure they are in their proper grooves on the piston.
NOTE: The manufacturing marks must be facing upward.
