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Old May 29, 2012 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by vinge87
Im using this tread because i have the same quest

Building a new engine zetec turbo, with new pistons and new rings do you use the tolerance that is in the haynes book for the gap on the pistonsrings??
Haynes doesnt cover zetec turbo, you need to ask your piston manufacturer what they recomend if you are using forged pistons, if you are using standard pistons then add a few thou to the standard clearances quoted.
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