Piston, Connecting Rod, and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection (Measuring Piston Ring End Gap)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Important:
- Do not attempt to file the end of the piston ring for fit in the cylinder bore.
- Measure the piston ring in the cylinder in which the piston ring will be used.
- Place the piston ring into the cylinder bore.
- Push the piston ring into the bore 6.5 mm (0.25 in) below the piston ring travel area.
- Insert a feeler gage and measure the piston ring end gap. Refer to ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS - LS1 or ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS - LS6 .