Sealed E-459K 60 piston ring set for the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L and other vehicles seals each piston to its cylinder wall. This engine piston ring set is oversized by 0.060 inch and covers all six cylinders.
- Top ring faces coated with latest generation Plasma-Moly
- Ring set decreases friction
- Rings are very resistant to scuffing
- Exacting manufacturing tolerances
- Reverse torsional second ring face and 3-piece flex vent oil ring
Quick facts
- Part: Sealed E-459K 60 piston ring set
- Also called: engine piston ring set
- Fits: 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L and other vehicles
- Material: steel with moly (top ring), grey iron (2nd ring)
- Condition: New
Oil use or blue smoke from the exhaust can come from worn rings, though other engine faults can look the same, so pin down the cause before you pull the engine apart. With the engine off, a bore gauge reading against the spec is the first check; a compression test is a job for a shop.
Fits
The 1988-1995 Chevrolet K1500 V6 4.3L and the 1985 Chevrolet Impala V6 4.3L take this set too, along with many other V6 4.3L Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile and Pontiac models. The 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L takes one set. The set meets or exceeds OEM specifications. If your vehicle isn't named here, look up your own year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Cylinders: 6
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 set
- Bore diameter: 4.0000 in
- Oversize: 0.060 in
- Ring groove widths: 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 in
- Oil ring width: 0.1875 in
Build and materials
- Top ring material: steel with moly, face coated with Plasma-Moly
- 2nd ring material: grey iron
- 2nd ring face: reverse torsional
- Oil ring: 3-piece flex vent
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: United States
Interchange: M40056-060 · 41475CP.060
459K060 · 2106265060 · 41475060 · 2M5712060 · T8397MX60
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
459K060, 2106265060, 41475060, M40056-060, 2M5712060, 41475CP.060, T8397MX60
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Sealed E-459K 60 piston ring set right for the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L?
Yes. Sealed E-459K 60 fits the 1988-1995 Chevrolet C1500 V6 4.3L, and one set covers its six cylinders. For other years and engines, use the "Vehicles it fits" section.
What oversize is the Sealed E-459K 60 ring set?
Sealed E-459K 60 is oversized by 0.060 inch, with a 4.0000-inch bore diameter listed. Ring groove widths are 5/64 x 5/64 x 3/16 inch.
What are the top and second rings made of in this ring set?
The top ring is steel with moly, and its face is coated with Plasma-Moly. The second ring is grey iron with a reverse torsional face, and the oil ring is a 3-piece flex vent design.
Does this piston ring set reduce friction and scuffing?
Yes. This set decreases friction, and the Plasma-Moly coated top ring faces are very resistant to scuffing.
Does the Sealed E-459K 60 ring set replace 459K060?
Yes. 459K060 is an interchange number for Sealed E-459K 60, listed on this page with the other cross-references.
