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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002JETTA GLS SEDAN (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONSPISTON RING GAP & GROOVE CLEARANCES
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)
Piston Ring Gap & Groove Clearances
2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Piston Ring Gap & Groove Clearances
PISTON RING CLEARANCE
Compression Ring:
New 0.06 to 0.09 mm (0.0024 to 0.0035 inch)
Wear Limit 0.20 mm (0.0078 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring:
New 0.03 to 0.06 mm (0.0012 to 0.0024 inch)
Wear Limit 0.15 mm (0.0059 inch)
PISTON RING END GAP
Compression Ring:
New 0.20 to 0.40 mm (0.0078 to 0.0157 inch)
Wear Limit 0.80 mm (0.0315 inch)
Oil Scraper Ring:
New 0.25 to 0.50 mm (0.0098 to 0.0196 inch)
Wear Limit 0.80 mm (0.0315 inch)
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.