Piston, Engine

2003 Hyundai Tiburon V6-2.7LSECTION Piston, Engine
Piston
Diameter (Standard) 86.68 - 86.71 mm (3.413 - 3.414 inch)
Clearance (Piston-to-cylinder) 0.01 - 0.03 mm (0.0004 - 0.0012 inch)


Ring groove width
No.1 1.230 - 1.250 mm (0.0484 - 0.0492 inch)
No.2 1.220 - 1.240 mm (0.0480 - 0.0488 inch)

Oil 2.515 - 2.535 mm (0.0990 - 0.0998 inch)

Piston for service
0.25 mm (0.010 inch)
0.50 mm (0.020 inch)
RENDER: 1.0x

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