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Measure Piston Ring End Gap - AR03.10-P-7311-02MRH

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Engine 264 

CHECK VALUES FOR PISTON RINGS

Number Designation Engine 264.915 Engine 264.920
BE03.10-P-1002-05L Piston ring end gap Groove 1 mm 0, 18...0, 28 0, 2...0, 3
Groove 2 mm 0, 3...0, 5 0, 3...0, 5
Groove 3 mm 0, 2...0, 7 0, 2...0, 7

NOTES The cylinder barrel (1) must be free from combustion residue.

False measurements can occur otherwise.

  1. Insert the corresponding piston ring (2) in the lower, unworn area in the corresponding cylinder barrel (1) and align it with the cylinder barrel (1).

    IMPORTANT Use a piston without piston rings (2) for alignment.

  2. Measure the end gap (arrow) at the corresponding piston ring (2).

    IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 

    Feeler gauge

    For wear on a piston ring (2)

    ↓

    Replace all piston rings (2) of the affected piston.

    G14180660Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA