How should the end gaps of piston rings be checked and corrected before installation on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

Seeing that side clearance is checked, check ring end gaps before installing new piston rings. Assigning ring sets to match piston/connecting rod assemblies. Install the upper ring in the cylinder and measure the gap using the feeler gauges, and change as needed. Install piston rings in such a way that they are well oriented and they move freely.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Piston Ring Set Part Number: 03G-198-151-A
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- Other Name: Piston Ring
- Item Weight: 0.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 03G-198-151-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Piston Rings Part Number: 06A-198-151-C
$214.19 MSRP: $299.99
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Piston Ring; Piston Rings
- Replaces: 078-198-151-A, 078-198-151
- Item Weight: 0.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 06A-198-151-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS

2005 Volkswagen Passat Piston Ring Parts and Q&A

Q: How should the end gaps of piston rings be checked and corrected before installation on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: Seeing that side clearance is checked, check ring end gaps before installing new piston rings. Assigning ring sets to match piston/connecting rod assemblies. Install the upper ring in the cylinder and measure the gap using the feeler gauges, and change as needed. Install piston rings in such a way that they are well oriented and they move freely.