Piston-Rings?

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Piston-Rings?

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Hello,<P>Could someone tell me what is width of piston-rings. 1st, 2nd and oil. For 1.8 V6.<P>M<p>[ May 22, 2002: Message edited by: Martins ]
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From the Technical Data chapter of the 1993 Shop manual:<BR><B>Thickness</B><BR>Top: 1.47-1.50mm<BR>2nd: 1.47-1.49mm<P><B>Ring groove width in piston</B><BR>Top: 1.520-1.535mm<BR>2nd: 1.520-1.535mm<BR>Oil: 3.02-3.04mm<P>What did you need this information for?
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I am willing to change them! So in my country it is difficult to get them so I am looking for some substitude! So maybe some one know what is good manufacturer of piston rings and ships internationally?
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hey i did change the piston rings and then my car started to burn oil ,and before it was not burning oil . i n my opion is best to boardout ur block and then change piston and rings.
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