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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000C TAHOE 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R
Piston Ring, Engine
2000 Chevrolet C Tahoe 2WD V8-5.7L VIN RSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
| Piston Rings (End Gap Measured in Cylinder Bore) | Piston Compression Ring Gap (Production-Top Groove) | 0.098-0.015 Inch (in) |
| Piston Compression Ring Gap (Production-2nd Groove) | 0.018-0.025 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Gap (Service-Top Groove) | 0.009-0.019 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Gap (Service-2nd Groove) | 0.018-0.031 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Production-Top Groove) | 0.0012-0.0027 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Production-2nd Groove) | 0.0015-0.003 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Service Limit-Top Groove) | 0.0012-0.0035 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Compression Ring Groove Clearance (Service Limit-2nd Groove) | 0.0015-0.0040 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Oil Ring Gap (Production) | 0.009-0.029 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Oil Ring Gap (Service) | 0.009-0.035 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance (Production) | 0.0018-0.0037 Inch (in) | |
| Piston Oil Ring Groove Clearance (Service) | 0.0018-0.0039 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.