Piston Ring, Engine

1993 Cadillac Eldorado V8-300 4.9LSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Vin B, Ring Dimensions
Piston Ring End Gap
Note: Minimum
Compression 0.012
Oil 0.0004
Piston Ring Side Clearance Compression 0.016-0.0037
Oil -
Note: Zero clearance; side sealing ring.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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