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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1996SAFARI VAN M V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
1996 GMC Safari Van M V6-4.3L VIN W
Piston, Engine
1996 GMC Safari Van M V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Piston, Engine
Engine Liter/CID 4.3L/V6-262
All specifications given in inches.
Piston Clearance [05] 0.0024
Piston Pin Diameter (Std.) 0.9269-0.9270
Pin To Piston Bore Clearance 0.001
Piston Rings
End Gap [02]
Comp. 0.0035
Oil [05] 0.0065
Side Clearance
Comp. 0.0042
Oil 0.008
[02] Minimum.
[05] Maximum.
All specifications given in inches.
Piston Clearance [05] 0.0024
Piston Pin Diameter (Std.) 0.9269-0.9270
Pin To Piston Bore Clearance 0.001
Piston Rings
End Gap [02]
Comp. 0.0035
Oil [05] 0.0065
Side Clearance
Comp. 0.0042
Oil 0.008
[02] Minimum.
[05] Maximum.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.