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20 Piston Rings found
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston(Std)
Part Number: 12528817$39.82 MSRP: $99.01You Save: $59.19 (60%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston
Part Number: 12522848$43.55 MSRP: $87.83You Save: $44.28 (51%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston(.030 Oversize)
Part Number: 12528819$35.61 MSRP: $71.83You Save: $36.22 (51%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston
Part Number: 12363179$3.67 MSRP: $5.77You Save: $2.10 (37%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Unit, Piston (.030 Oversize)
Part Number: 14089026$25.08 MSRP: $50.58You Save: $25.50 (51%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston
Part Number: 88894219$56.03 MSRP: $88.18You Save: $32.15 (37%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Kit,Piston
Part Number: 12524205$45.43 MSRP: $71.47You Save: $26.04 (37%)Ships in 1-3 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Ring Unit, Piston(0.5Mm Oversize)
Part Number: 10159571$7.28 MSRP: $8.49You Save: $1.21 (15%)Ships in 1-2 Business Days
GMC Sonoma Piston Ring
The Piston Ring in GMC Sonama vehicle engines has more responsibility to seal the combustion chamber through proper burning of fuel air mixture and preventing the gaseous escape and controlling the oil consumption rate in the engine. Usual materials for these rings are cast iron or steel, their main function is to provide minimum friction and at the same time ensure efficient sealing important for durability and performance of the engine. Yrs of use have seen GMC Sonoma incorporating different Piston Rings, and these range from the usual cast iron type to the thin type. The recent developments include, thinner tops and second rings at 1mm and improved 2 mm oil control rings, which results in reduced friction and improved sealing. They enable enhanced oil control and more freedom in the design of pistons in the GMC Sonoma vehicles thus affecting their performance and longevity.
Each OEM GMC Sonoma Piston Ring we offer is competitively priced and comes with the assurance of the manufacturer's warranty for the part. Furthermore, we guarantee the speedy delivery of your orders right to your doorstep. Our hassle-free return policy is also in place for your peace of mind.
GMC Sonoma Piston Ring Parts Questions & Experts Answers
- Q: How should the piston ring end gaps be checked and corrected before installation on GMC Sonoma?A: When normal Piston rings have been replaced by new ones, the ring end gaps should be checked accordingly supposing that the piston ring side clearance is standard. Stack them with motor and cylinder such that the piston cut and connective piston will also match when measuring the end gap during engine assembly as well as when the new ring sets are positioned. The top ring should be located in the first cylinder and it should be located at the bottom of the cylinder at the piston's lowest limit and it is fitted by being pushed in with the cylinder walls being square to this ring. To check the end gap, place a feeler gauge between the ends of the ring and compare with the needed size as shown in Fig. If the gap is different, check the rings before moving on to the next set of figures etc in the NASM assembly language. If it is less it has to be increased so that the ring ends do not rub against each other when the engine is functioning as it causes severe harm. When the end gap of the ring shape is correct, use a fine file to file the ring ends 'outward only' and to remove traces of the filing with a whetstone. It is not a problem if end gap is more than .040 but double check to be sure that you have the correct rings for your engine. It is necessary to repeat the operation for other rings in the first cylinder and the other cylinders using the rings, pistons, and cylinders matched together. When the measurement of the gaps of the ring end is done, fit the rings on the pistons with the Oil control ring being made up of three parts. Place the spacer expander into the groove then insert the corresponding upper side rail without employing a piston ring installation tool for damaging the rail and do the same for the lower side rail. When the oil ring components are installed, the side rails of the components must be able to rotate freely in the groove. Subsequently, fix the middle ring easily identifiable commonly by use of the piston ring installation tool, and see to it that the mark in the ring is in orients towards the top in the piston. Last, fit the top ring in the same way with the identifying mark in the upward position, and do the same for all the pistons and rings which are very sensitive; the top and the middle rings must not be interchanged.
