Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Piston, Engine

Piston
Skirt O.D. at 16 mm (0.6 in.) from bottom of skirt
Standard or new 72.98-72.99 mm (2.8732-2.8736 in.)
Service limit 72.97 mm (2.8728 in.)
Clearance in cylinder
Standard or new 0.010-0.040 mm (0.0004-0.0016 in.)
Service limit 0.05 mm (0.002 in.)
Ring groove width
Top
Standard or new 1.050-1.060 mm (0.0413-0.0417 in.)
Service limit 1.08 mm (0.043 in.)
Second
Standard or new 1.220-1.230 mm (0.0481-0.0484 in.)
Service limit 1.250 mm (0.0492 in.)
Oil
Standard or new 2.005-2.020 mm (0.0789-0.0795 in.)
Service limit 2.050 mm (0.0807 in.)

Piston pin
O.D.
Standard or new 17.996-18.000 mm (0.7085-0.7087 in.)
Pin-to-piston clearance
Standard or new 0.010-0.018 mm (0.0004-0.0007 in.)