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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2002EXPRESS 1 TON VAN V8-8.1L VIN GREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
2002 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-8.1L VIN G
Piston, Engine
2002 Chevrolet Express 1 Ton Van V8-8.1L VIN GSECTION Piston, Engine
Piston
Piston Diameter (Coated Piston) Not Measurable)
clearance Production Interference Fit (Coated Piston)
Piston Ring Compression
Top Groove Clearance 0.031-0.074 mm (0.0012-0.0029 inch)
Second Groove Clearance 0.031-0.074 mm (0.0012-0.0029 inch)
Top Ring Production Gap 0.300-0.450 mm (0.012-0.018 inch)
Top Ring Service Limit Gap 0.450-0.675 mm (0.018-0.027 inch)
Second Ring Production Gap 0.450-0.650 mm (0.017-0.025 inch)
Second Ring Service Limit Gap 0.675-0.975 mm (0.026-0.039 inch)
Piston Ring Oil Control
Ring Groove Clearance 0.051-0.203 mm (0.002-0.008 inch)
Production Gap 0.249-0.759 mm (0.0098-0.0299 inch)
Service Limit Gap 0.373-1.138 mm (0.015-0.045 inch)
Piston Pin Diameter 26.416-26.419 mm (1.0400-1.0401 inch)
Fit inch Connecting Rod 0.049-0.020 mm Interference (0.00019-0.0007 inch Interference)
Piston Diameter (Coated Piston) Not Measurable)
clearance Production Interference Fit (Coated Piston)
Piston Ring Compression
Top Groove Clearance 0.031-0.074 mm (0.0012-0.0029 inch)
Second Groove Clearance 0.031-0.074 mm (0.0012-0.0029 inch)
Top Ring Production Gap 0.300-0.450 mm (0.012-0.018 inch)
Top Ring Service Limit Gap 0.450-0.675 mm (0.018-0.027 inch)
Second Ring Production Gap 0.450-0.650 mm (0.017-0.025 inch)
Second Ring Service Limit Gap 0.675-0.975 mm (0.026-0.039 inch)
Piston Ring Oil Control
Ring Groove Clearance 0.051-0.203 mm (0.002-0.008 inch)
Production Gap 0.249-0.759 mm (0.0098-0.0299 inch)
Service Limit Gap 0.373-1.138 mm (0.015-0.045 inch)
Piston Pin Diameter 26.416-26.419 mm (1.0400-1.0401 inch)
Fit inch Connecting Rod 0.049-0.020 mm Interference (0.00019-0.0007 inch Interference)
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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.