- oil pick-up.

23. Fit 2nd compression ring marked 'TOP' with marking uppermost in 2nd groove.
24. Fit 1st compression ring in first groove either way round.
25. Check piston ring to groove clearance. l 1st compression ring = 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004 in). l 2nd compression ring = 0.05 to 0.10 mm (0.002 to 0.004 in).
26. Position oil control expander ring joint and ring rail gaps all at one side, between gudgeon pin and away from LH side of piston - viewed from front of piston. Position the gaps in ring rails approximately 25 mm (1.0 in) each side of expander ring joint.
27. Position compression rings with gaps on
32. Insert connecting rod and piston into its

opposite side of piston between gudgeon pin and RH side of piston - viewed from front of piston.

28. Thoroughly clean cylinder bores.
29. Lubricate piston rings and gudgeon pin with
33. Clean connecting rod journal and bearing cap.

clean engine oil.

34. Lubricate connecting rod journal and
30. Lubricate cylinder bore with clean engine oil.

35. Fit connecting rod bearings and connecting rod
31. Using LRT-12-204, compress piston rings.
36. Fit bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lbf.ft) then
37. Fit oil pick-up strainer.
38. Fit cylinder head gasket.

respective cylinder bore, ensuring domed shaped boss on connecting rod faces towards front of engine on RH bank of cylinders and towards rear on LH bank of cylinders.

connecting rod bearings.

bearing caps ensuring they are in their correct fitted order. NOTE: The rib on the edge of the bearing cap must face towards the front of the engine on the RH bank of cylinders and towards the rear on the LH bank.

turn a further 80°.

ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Strainer

- oil pick-up.

ENGINE - V8, OVERHAUL, Gasket -

cylinder head.