Piston, Engine

1996 Acura Integra L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION Piston, Engine
SKIRT O.D. AT 15 mm (0.6 inch) FROM BOTTOM OF SKIRT:
Standard (New) 80.98 - 80.99 mm (3.188 - 3.189 inch)
Service Limit 80.97 mm (3.188 inch)
0.25 Oversize Diameter 81.23 - 81.24 mm (3.1980 - 3.1984 inch)

CLEARANCE IN CYLINDER:
Standard (New) 0.01 - 0.04 mm (0.0004 - 0.0016 inch)
Service Limit 0.05 mm (0.002 inch)

GROOVE WIDTH (FOR RING):

Top:
Standard (New) 1.030 - 1.040 mm (0.406 - 0.409 inch)
Service Limit 1.060 mm (0.0417 inch)

Second:
Standard (New) 1.230 - 1.240 mm (0.484 - 0.488 inch)
Service Limit 1.260 mm (0.0496 inch)

Oil:
Standard (New) 2.805 - 2.820 mm (0.1104 - 0.1110 inch)
Service Limit 2.840 mm (0.1118 inch)



RENDER: 1.0x

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