Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chrysler Intrepid (CANADA) V6-2.7LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Piston/Piston Pin/Piston Ring Specifications
Piston/Piston Pin/Piston Rings
| PISTONS | Material | Aluminum Alloy |
| Piston Diameter | 85.983 mm οΏ½ 0.019 (3.3851 in. οΏ½ 0.0017) | |
| Clearance at Size Location | -0.0096 to +0.0436 mm (-0.0003 to +0.0016 in.) | |
| Piston Weight | 316 - 326 grams (11.1466 - 11.1994 oz.) | |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 1 | 77.8 - 78.0 mm (3.063 - 3.070 in.) | |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 2 | 75.9 - 76.1 mm (2.988 - 2.996 in.) | |
| Piston Ring Groove Diameter-No. 3 | 76.5 - 76.7 mm (3.011 - 3.019 in.) | |
| PISTON PINS | Type | Full Floating |
| Pin Diameter | 21.997 - 22.000 mm (0.8661 - 0.8662 in.) | |
| Clearance in Piston | 0.005 - 0.013 mm (0.0002 - 0.0005 in.) | |
| Clearance in Rod | 0.007 - 0.018 mm (0.0003 - 0.0008 in.) | |
| PISTON RINGS | Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring | 0.20 - 0.36 mm (0.008 - 0.014 in.) |
| Ring Gap-2nd Compression Ring | 0.37 - 0.63 mm (0.0146 - 0.0249 in.) | |
| Ring Gap-Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails) | 0.25 - 0.76 mm (0.010 - 0.030 in.) | |
| PISTON RING SIDE CLEARANCE | Top Compression Ring | 0.035 - 0.083 mm (0.0013 - 0.0032 in.) |
| 2nd Compression Ring | 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 in.) | |
| Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails) | 0.058 - 0.204 mm (0.0022 - 0.0080 in.) | |
| PISTON RING WIDTH | Top Compression Ring | 1.47 - 1.49 mm (0.0579 - 0.0587 in.) |
| 2nd Compression Ring | 1.47 - 1.49 mm (0.0579 - 0.0587 in.) | |
| Oil Control Ring (Steel Rails) | 0.445 - 0.470 mm (0.0176 - 0.0186 in.) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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