Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Piston, Engine

Piston
Skirt O/D at 11 mm (0.4 inch) from bottom of skirt
Standard or New 71.977 - 71.995 mm (2.8337 - 2.8344 inch)
Service Limit 71.97 mm (2.833 inch)
Clearance in cylinder
Standard or New 0.005 - 0.043 mm (0.0002 - 0.0017 inch)
Service Limit 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

Ring groove width
Top
Standard or New 1.040 - 1.050 mm (0.0409 - 0.0413 inch)
Service Limit 1.07 mm (0.042 inch)
Second
Standard or New 1.220 - 1.230 mm (0.0480 - 0.0484 inch)
Service Limit 1.25 mm (0.049 inch)
Oil
Standard or New 2.005 - 2.020 mm (0.0789 - 0.0795 inch)
Service Limit 2.04 mm (0.080 inch)