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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V
Piston Ring, Engine
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-4.8L VIN VSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
| Piston Compression Ring End Gap (Production-Top) (Measured in Cylinder Bore) | 0.009 - 0.0149 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring End Gap (Production-2nd) (Measured in Cylinder Bore) | 0.0173 - 0.0251 Inch (in) |
| Piston Oil Ring End Gap (Production) (Measured in Cylinder Bore) | 0.0070 - 0.0271 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring End Gap (Service-Top) (Measured in Cylinder Bore) (Maximum) | 0.012 - 0.018 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring End Gap (Service-2nd) (Measured in Cylinder Bore) (Maximum) | 0.020 - 0.028 Inch (in) |
| Piston Oil Ring End Gap-Service Limit (Measured in Cylinder Bore) (Maximum) | 0.010 - 0.030 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Production-Top) | 0.00157 - 0.003346 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Production-2nd) | 0.00157 - 0.003149 Inch (in) |
| Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance (Production) | 0.0004 - 0.00866 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Service-Top) (Maximum) | 0.00157 - 0.003346 Inch (in) |
| Piston Ring Groove Clearance (Service-2nd) (Maximum) | 0.00157 - 0.003149 Inch (in) |
| Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance (Service Limit) (Maximum) | 0.0004 - 0.00866 Inch (in) |
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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.