Replace Piston Rings Opel Combo C

1. 1. Remove all pistons with con-rods

Note. Remove all pistons with con-rods - see operation "Remove and install all pistons with con-rods".

2. 2. Remove piston rings • Remove piston rings using piston ring pliers (1)
3. 3. Clean ring grooves

Note. Clean piston ring groove for rectangular compression ring (2), tapered compression ring (3) and oil scraper ring (4) using ground edge of an old piston ring.

4. 4. Check gap • Insert piston rings in cylinder • Check gap using feeler gauge

Note. Permitted piston ring gaps - see "Technical Data"

5. 5. Attach piston rings

Note. Use piston ring pliers to insert piston rings into ring groove with "TOP" marking facing up.

6. 6. Adjust piston rings • Piston rings (I), rectangular compression ring (1) and tapered compression ring (2) offset by 180° • Offset oil scraper rings (3) (II) 25-50 mm to right and left of gap in intermediate ring
7. 7. Check piston ring vertical play • Check with feeler gauge in ring gap

8. 8. Replace piston rings • 3 pistons
9. 9. Install all pistons with con-rods

Note. Install all pistons with con-rods - see operation "Remove and install all pistons with con-rods".