Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Piston, Engine

PISTON RING AND GROOVE CLEARANCE





Check for clearance between the piston ring and ring groove. If it exceeds the limit, replace the ring or piston, or both.
Standard value:
Number 1: 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0028 inch)
Number 2: 0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0024 inch)
Limit: 0.1 mm (0.003 inch)





If the ring gap is excessive, replace the piston ring.
Standard value:
Number 1: 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 inch)
Number 2: 0.28-0.43 mm (0.011-0.017 inch)
Oil: 0.10-0.40 mm (0.003-0.015 inch)
Limit:
Number 1, Number 2: 0.8 mm (0.03 inch)
Oil: 1.0 mm (0.03 inch)

Piston outside diameter mm (in)
Standard Value: 87 (3.43)
Piston pin outside diameter mm (in)
Standard Value: 22.0 (0.87)
Piston pin press-in load N (lb) (Room temperature)
Standard Value: 7,350 - 17,200
Standard Value: (1,653 - 3,866)