Chevrolet Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Piston Ring: Specifications

Piston Ring End Gap

First Compression Ring .......................................................................................................................................................  0.15-0.30 mm 0.006-0.011 in
Second Compression Ring ...................................................................................................................................................  0.25-0.45 mm 0.009-0.017 in
Oil Control Ring ....................................................................................................................................................................  0.15-0.65 mm 0.06-0.025 in

Piston Ring to Groove Clearance

First Compression Ring .....................................................................................................................................................  0.03-0.065 mm 0.001-0.002 in
Second Compression Ring ...............................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.055 mm 0.0007-0.002 in
Oil Control Ring .....................................................................................................................................................................................  0.01 mm 0.004 in

Piston Ring Thickness

First Compression Ring ...................................................................................................................................................  1.175-1.190 mm 0.046-0.047 in
Second Compression Ring .........................................................................................................................................................  1.475-1.490 mm 0.058 in
Oil Control Ring - Maximum .................................................................................................................................................................  2.50 mm 0.098 in