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Checking piston ring gap

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Fig 1: Checking Piston Ring Gap
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Special tools and equipment 

Work sequence 

Piston ring    Gap 
    New Wear limit
Compression rings mm 0.20 to 0.40 0.8
Oil scraper ring mm 0.25 to 0.50 0.8
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