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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1992CARAVAN FWD V6-201 3.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
1992 Dodge and Ram Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L
Piston, Engine
1992 Dodge and Ram Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3LSECTION Piston, Engine
PISTONS
Type Material Aluminum Alloy Tin Coated
Clearance at Size Location 0.025 - 0.057 mm (0.001 - 0.0022 in.)
Weight (Std. Only) 381 +/- 5 gms
Pistons For Service Standard Only
PISTON PINS
Type Press Fit in Rod (Serviced as an Assembly)
Diameter 22.88 mm (0.9007 - 0.9009 in.)
Length 67.25 - 67.75 mm (2.648 - 2.667 in.)
Clearance in Piston,
Light Thumb Push @ 70°F 0.006 - 0.019 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in.)
Clearance in Rod (Interference)
Type Material Aluminum Alloy Tin Coated
Clearance at Size Location 0.025 - 0.057 mm (0.001 - 0.0022 in.)
Weight (Std. Only) 381 +/- 5 gms
Pistons For Service Standard Only
PISTON PINS
Type Press Fit in Rod (Serviced as an Assembly)
Diameter 22.88 mm (0.9007 - 0.9009 in.)
Length 67.25 - 67.75 mm (2.648 - 2.667 in.)
Clearance in Piston,
Light Thumb Push @ 70°F 0.006 - 0.019 mm (0.0002 - 0.0007 in.)
Clearance in Rod (Interference)
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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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.