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Piston ring-to-land clearance (NA8)
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Not yet checked against the factory manual for your car's year. It's verified in the 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual; later manuals may differ.
Clearance Top: 0.0012—0.0025 in (0.03—0.065 mm) Second: 0.0012—0.0027 in (0.03—0.07 mm)Clearance Top: 0.03—0.065mm {0.0012—0.0025 in} Second: 0.03—0.07mm {0.0012—0.0027 in}
Factory manualTaken from a Mazda factory workshop manual, with page citation.
Procedure
Measure around entire circumference using a NEW piston ring. Replace piston if excessive.
Applies to
- NA 1994–1997 (BP) — Other years inferred from 1994 factory evidence.
- Verified in: 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual
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- 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop ManualTier 1
Page B–55 (PDF p. 92) · Printed value & notes
Page B–55 (PDF p. 92)Printed: “Clearance Top: 0.03—0.065mm {0.0012—0.0025 in} Second: 0.03—0.07mm {0.0012—0.0027 in}”
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