Piston, Engine

1999 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION Piston, Engine
Width of Compression Ring Groove-Top Ring 0.048 - 0.049 Inch (in)
Width of Compression Ring Groove-Second Ring 0.060 - 0.061 Inch (in)
Width of Compression Ring Groove-Oil Ring 0.119 - 0.120 Inch (in)
Piston Diameter @ 40 mm from Top of Piston 3.6597 - 3.6603 Inch (in)
Piston Taper No Piston Taper Measurement
Piston Material Aluminum
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 0.8662 - 0.8665 Inch (in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.
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