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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003TIBURON V6-2.7LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6-2.7L
Piston Ring, Engine
2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6-2.7LSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Ring
Number of rings per piston 3
Compression ring 2
Oil ring 1
Compression ring type
No.1 Inner bevel type.
No.2 Under cut type
Oil ring type 3 - piece type
Ring end gap
No.1
Specification 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No.2
Specification 0.37 - 0.52 mm (0.0146 - 0.0205 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Oil ring side rail
Specification 0.2 - 0.7 mm (0.0079 - 0.0276 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Ring side clearance
No.1
Specification 0.04 - 0.08 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
No.2
Specification 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Rings for service 0.25 mm (0.010 inch), 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
Number of rings per piston 3
Compression ring 2
Oil ring 1
Compression ring type
No.1 Inner bevel type.
No.2 Under cut type
Oil ring type 3 - piece type
Ring end gap
No.1
Specification 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.0079 - 0.0138 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No.2
Specification 0.37 - 0.52 mm (0.0146 - 0.0205 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Oil ring side rail
Specification 0.2 - 0.7 mm (0.0079 - 0.0276 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Ring side clearance
No.1
Specification 0.04 - 0.08 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
No.2
Specification 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.004 inch)
Rings for service 0.25 mm (0.010 inch), 0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
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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.