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Piston, Engine



Piston And Cylinder Dimensions

Piston and cylinder dimensions:





Piston Ring Gaps





Ring To Groove Clearance





Cylinder Bores





Take measurements at 3 positions in both lateral - A - and longitudinal - B - planes, as illustrated.
Deviation from nominal dimension maximum 0.10 mm

Note:
Measuring the cylinder bores must not be done when the cylinder block is mounted on a repair stand with holding fixture VW 540 as incorrect measurements would then be possible.