Piston Ring, Engine

2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Rings
Ring Gap-Top Compression Ring 0.20-0.36 mm (0.008-0.014 in.)
Ring Gap-2nd Compression Ring 0.23-0.50 mm (0.0091-0.0197 in.)
Ring Gap-Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.25-0.76 mm (0.010-0.030 in.)

Ring Side Clearance
Top and Second Compression Ring 0.04-0.08 mm (0.0016-0.0031 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.038-0.184 mm (0.0015-0.0073 in.)

Ring Width
Top Compression Ring 1.17-1.19 mm (0.0461-0.0469 in.)
2nd Compression Ring 1.47-1.49 mm (0.058-0.059 in.)
Oil Ring (Steel Rings) 0.445-0.470 mm (0.0176-0.0186 in.)

Piston Ring Groove Diameter
No. 1 87.4-87.6 mm (3.441-3.449 in.)
No. 2 86.3-86.5 mm (3.397-3.4055 in.)
No. 3 85.8-86.0 mm (3.378-3.385 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x

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