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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINESERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESPISTON RING END GAP
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Piston Ring End Gap
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Piston Ring End Gap
Piston Ring End Gap
NOTICE: Use care when fitting piston rings to avoid possible damage to the piston ring or the cylinder bore.
NOTE: Piston rings should not be transferred from one piston to another.
NOTE: Refer to the Engine system level.
NOTE: The cylinder bore must be within specification for taper and out-of-round.
1. Use a piston without rings to push a piston ring in a cylinder to the bottom of ring travel.
2. Use the Feeler Gauge Set to measure the top piston ring end gap and the second piston ring end gap.
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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.