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2009 Pontiac G6

2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

2009 ENGINE

Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Specification
Application Metric English
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Camshaft Position Actuator Assembly Bolt 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Thrust Plate Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Connecting Rod Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Final Pass 110 degrees
Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt - Front 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt - Side 10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Drain Plug 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Coolant Temperature Sensor 23 N.m 17 lb ft
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
Installation Pass Using the Old Bolt to Ensure the 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Balancer is Completely Installed
First Pass - Install a NEW Bolt After the Installation
Pass and Tighten as Described in the First and Final 125 N.m 92 lb ft
Passes
Final Pass 130 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt/Stud
First Pass 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Final Pass 77 degrees
Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Crankshaft Position Sensor Shield Nut 11 N.m 98 lb in
Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud 11 N.m 98 lb in
Cylinder Head Bolt
First Pass 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Final Pass 140 degrees
Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt - 13 mm 30 N.m 22 lb ft

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2009 Pontiac G6
2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt - 15 mm 50 N.m 37 lb ft


Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
Upper Right and Lower Left 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Center Right 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Block Heater 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Block Plug 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Engine Front Cover Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Lift Bracket Bolt 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Engine Mount Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Bolts
Convertible 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Except Convertible
Bracket to Engine Block 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Bracket to Oil Pan 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Lower Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Bracket Upper Bolts 90 N.m 66 lb ft
Engine Mount Nuts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Engine Mount Strut Bracket to Engine Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Oil Pressure Switch 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Engine Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt 13 N.m 115 lb in
Engine Wiring Harness Ground Terminal Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
EVAP Purge Valve Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Exhaust Crossover Heat Shield Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nuts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Studs 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Manifold Lower Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Flywheel Bolt
Automatic Transmission 70 N.m 52 lb ft
Manual Transmission - First Pass 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Manual Transmission - Final Pass 70 degrees
Front Oil Gallery Plug 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Fuel Injector Rail Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Electrical Connector Bracket
14 N.m 124 lb in
Bolt
Generator Rear Brace Upper Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft

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2009 Pontiac G6
2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

Generator Through Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft


Heated Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt - 10 mm 10 N.m 89 lb in
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Bolt/Nut - 13 mm 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Heater Inlet Pipe Stud 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bracket Bolt/Nut/Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Intake Manifold Cover Ball Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Knock Sensor 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Center
First Pass 7 N.m 62 lb in
Final Pass 13 N.m 115 lb in
Lower Intake Manifold Bolt - Corner
First Pass 7 N.m 62 lb in
Final Pass 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Oil Filter Adapter Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Adapter Heat Shield Nuts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Filter Fitting 39 N.m 29 lb ft
Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Drain Plug 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Oil Pan Side Bolt
First Pass 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Final Pass 50 degrees
Oil Pan Support Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Oil Pan to Transaxle Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Oil Pump Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Oil Pump Drive Gear Clamp Bolt 36 N.m 27 lb ft
Oil Pump Mounting Bolt 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Rear Oil Gallery Plug - 3/8 inch 33 N.m 24 lb ft
Spark Plug 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Starter Motor to Engine Block Bolts 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Throttle Body Bolt/Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Body Stud 6 N.m 53 lb in
Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt 21 N.m 15 lb ft
Torque Converter to Flexplate Bolts 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Transaxle Brace Bolts 72 N.m 53 lb ft
Transaxle to Engine Bolts 75 N.m 55 lb ft
Transaxle to Oil Pan Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft

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2009 Pontiac G6
2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

Transmission to Engine Bolts 75 N.m 55 lb ft


Transmission to Engine Brace Bolts 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Transmission Torque Converter Cover Bolts 7.5 N.m 66 lb in
Transmission Torque Converter to Flex Plate Bolts 62 N.m 46 lb ft
Upper Intake Manifold Bolt/Stud 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Valve Lifter Oil Manifold Cover Plate Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Bolt 34 N.m 25 lb ft
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Inlet Bolt/Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft

ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Specification
Application Metric English
General Data
Engine Type 60 degree V-6
Displacement 3.5L 214 cu in
RPO LZ4
VIN N
Bore 99 mm 3.90 in
Stroke 76 mm 2.99 in
Compression Ratio 9.8:1
Firing Order 123456
Spark Plug Gap 1.00 mm 0.040 in
Block
Camshaft Bearing Bore Diameter - Front and Rear 51.03-51.08 mm 2.009-2.011 in
Camshaft Bearing Bore Diameter - Middle #2, #3 50.77-50.82 mm 1.999-2.001 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 72.1535-72.1695 mm 2.840-2.841 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Out-of-Round 0.008 mm 0.00031 in
Cylinder Bore Diameter 99.000-99.018 mm 3.897-3.898 in
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Diameter - Production 0.020 mm 0.0008 in
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Diameter - Service 0.025 mm 0.001 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Production 0.020 mm 0.0008 in
Cylinder Bore Taper - Service 0.025 mm 0.001 in

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2009 Pontiac G6
2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

Cylinder Head Deck Height 224 mm 8.818 in


Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness 0.05 mm per 152 mm 0.0019 in per 6 in
Valve Lifter Bore Diameter 21.417-21.455 mm 0.843-0.844 in
Camshaft
Camshaft Bearing Inside Diameter 51.500-51.525 mm 2.028-2.029 in
Camshaft Journal Diameter 51.415-51.440 mm 2.024-2.025 in
Camshaft Journal Out-of-Round 0.025 mm 0.001 in
Camshaft Lobe Lift - Exhaust 6.9263 mm 0.2727 in
Camshaft Lobe Lift - Intake 6.9263 mm 0.2727 in
Cooling System
Thermostat Full Open Temperature 195 degrees
Connecting Rod
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance 0.018-0.062 mm 0.0007-0.017 in
Connecting Rod Bore Diameter 60.322-60.338 mm 2.375-2.376 in
Connecting Rod Bore Out-of-Round 0.006 mm 0.00023 in
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 150 mm 5.9 in
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.200-0.241 mm 0.008-0.009 in
Crankshaft
Connecting Rod Journal Diameter 57.122-57.138 mm 2.2489-2.2495 in
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Connecting Rod Journal Width 21.92-22.08 mm 0.863-0.869 in
Crankshaft End Play 0.060-0.210 mm 0.0024-0.0083 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal Width 23.9-24.1 mm 0.941-0.949 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - Except #3 0.019-0.064 mm 0.0008-0.0025 in
Crankshaft Main Bearing Clearance - #3 Thrust 0.032-0.077 mm 0.0012-0.0030 in
Bearing
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 67.239-67.257 mm 2.6473-2.6483 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round 0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper 0.005 mm 0.0002 in
Crankshaft Rear Flange Runout 0.04 mm 0.0016 in
Cylinder Head
Combustion Chamber Depth - at Measurement Point 2.2 mm 0.087 in
Surface Finish - Maximum 2.8 RA

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Surface Flatness - Block Deck 0.08 mm Per 152 mm 0.003 in Per 6 in


Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1 mm 0.004 in
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.1 mm 0.004 in
Valve Guide Bore - Exhaust 8.01 mm 0.315 in
Valve Guide Bore - Intake 8.01 mm 0.315 in
Valve Guide Installed Height 16.6 mm 0.654 in
Lubrication System
Oil Capacity - with Filter 3.8 liter 4.0 quarts
Oil Capacity - without Filter 3.3 liter 3.5 quarts
Oil Pressure - @ 1850 RPM 207-310 kPa 30-45 PSI
Oil Pump
Gear Diameter 38.05-38.10 mm 1.498-1.500 in
Gear Pocket - Depth 30.52-30.58 mm 1.202-1.204 in
Gear Pocket - Diameter 38.176-38.226 mm 1.503-1.505 in
Gears Lash 0.094-0.195 mm 0.0037-0.0077 in
Relief Valve-to-Bore Clearance 0.038-0.089 mm 0.0015-0.0035 in
Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring 0.18-0.39 mm 0.007-0.015 in
Second Compression Ring 0.48-0.74 mm 0.019-0.029 in
Oil Control Ring 0.25-0.74 mm 0.010-0.029 in
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.03-0.076 mm 0.001-0.003 in
Second Compression Ring 0.04-0.078 mm 0.002-0.003 in
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm 0.004 in
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.164-1.190 mm 0.046-0.047 in
Second Compression Ring 1.472-1.490 mm 0.058 in
Oil Control Ring - Maximum 2.440 mm 0.096 in
Piston
Piston Diameter - production 98.970-99.008 mm 3.896-3.897 in
Piston Diameter - service limit 98.950 mm 3.895 in
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 24.008-24.013 mm 0.9452-0.9454 in
Piston Ring Groove Width 1.23-1.255 mm 0.048-0.049 in
Piston to Bore Clearance - production -0.029 to 0.029 mm -0.0011 to 0.011 in

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Piston to Bore Clearance - service limit - Maximum 0.080 mm 0.003 in


Pin
Piston Pin Clearance to Connecting Rod Bore - Press -0.022 to -0.044 mm -0.0008 to -0.0017 in
Fit
Piston Pin Clearance to Piston Pin Bore 0.008-0.016 mm 0.0003-0.0006 in
Piston Pin Diameter 23.997-24.000 mm 0.9447-0.9448 in
Piston Pin Length 59.87-60.13 mm 2.35-2.36 in
Valves
Valve Face Angle 45 degrees
Valve Seat Angle 46 degrees
Valve Seat Depth - Exhaust - from deck face 8.9-9.1 mm 0.350-0.358 in
Valve Seat Depth - Intake - from deck face 7.9-8.1 mm 0.311-0.318 in
Valve Seat Width - Exhaust 1.70-2.0 mm 0.067-0.079 in
Valve Seat Width - Intake 1.55-1.80 mm 0.061-0.071 in
Valve Stem-to-Guide Clearance 0.024-0.064 mm 0.0009-0.0025 in
Valve Lifters/Push Rods
Push Rod Length - Intake 147.51 mm 5.81 in
Push Rod Length - Exhaust 154.87 mm 6.1 in
Valve Springs
Valve Spring Free Length 52.85 mm 2.08 in
Valve Spring Installed Height 46.73 mm 1.84 in
Valve Spring Load - Closed - Without Damper 340±19 N 43.2 mm 76.4 lb 1.701 in
Valve Spring Load - Open - Without Damper 1023 N 32 mm 230 lb 1.260 in
Valve Spring Total Number of Coils 8.01

ADHESIVES, FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS, AND SEALERS

GM Part Number
Application Type of Material United States Canada
Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug Sealant 12377901 10953504
Coolant Drain Plug Sealant 12346004 10953480
Coolant Temperature Sensor Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Crankshaft Balancer Keyway Sealant 12378521 88901148
Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt/Stud Threads Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Front Cover Bolt Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480

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Engine Oil 5W-30 Oil 12345610 993193


Engine Oil Cooler Fitting Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Engine Oil Supplement Lubricant 1052367 992869
Intake Manifold Bolt Threads - Upper and
Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Lower
Intake Manifold Coolant Pipe Sealant 12345493 10953488
Intake Manifold to Engine Block Mating Surface Sealant 12378521 88901148
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Lubricant 1051344 993037
Oil Filter Bypass Hole Plug Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Oil Pan Surface at Front Cover - Block Mating
Sealant 12378521 88901148
Area
Oil Pan Surface at Rear Crankshaft Main
Sealant 12378521 88901148
Bearing Cap
Oil Pressure Switch Threads Sealant 12346004 10953480
Oil Pan Side Bolts Sealant 12346004 10953480
Oil Pump Suction Pipe Sealant 12346004 10953480
Piston and Piston Pin 5W-30 Oil 12345610 993193
Rear Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Sealant 1052942 10953466
Throttle Body Stud and Bolts Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Valve Lifter and Camshaft Prelube Lubricant 12345501 992704
Valve Lifter Guide Bolt Threads Threadlock 12345382 10953489
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Notch at Cylinder
Sealant 12378521 88901148
Head and Lower Intake Manifold

COMPONENT LOCATOR
DISASSEMBLED VIEWS

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2009 ENGINE Engine Mechanical - 3.5L - G6

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Upper Intake Manifold & Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout Component Name


1 Upper Intake Manifold
2 Upper Intake Manifold Stud
3 Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
4 Upper Intake Manifold Bolt
5 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bracket
6 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
7 Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Seal
8 Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Bolt
9 Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
10 Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve Seal
11 Throttle Body Stud

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12 Throttle Body Seal


13 Throttle Body
14 Throttle Body Bolt
15 Throttle Body Nut
16 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube
17 Oil Filler Cap
18 Oil Filler Cap Seal
19 Oil Filler Tube
20 Oil Filler Tube Seal
21 Valve Rocker Arm Cover
22 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Gasket
23 Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube
24 Engine Coolant Filler Cap
25 Engine Coolant Filler Tube Adapter Seal
26 Engine Coolant Filler Tube Adapter Seal
27 Engine Coolant Filler Tube Adapter
28 Engine Coolant Filler Tube Adapter Bolt
29 Engine Coolant Filler Tube Adapter Seal
30 Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Gasket
31 Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Gasket
32 Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe
33 Engine Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt
34 Belt Idler Pulley
35 Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
36 Belt Idler Pulley
37 Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
38 Engine Lift Front Bracket Bolt
39 Belt Idler Pulley Bolt
40 Belt Idler Pulley
41 Engine Lift Front Bracket Bolt
42 Engine Lift Front Bracket
43 Water Outlet Bolt
44 Ignition Coil Stud
45 Ignition Coil
46 Ignition Coil Nut
47 Ignition Coil Bolt
50 Upper Intake Manifold Gasket

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Fig. 2: Lower Intake Manifold, Cylinder Head, and Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout Component Name


1 Spark Plug Wire Harness
2 Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection Fuel Rail
3 Fuel Schrader Valve
4 Fuel Pressure Service Valve Cap Seal
5 Fuel Pressure Service Valve Cap
6 Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt
7 Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Connector Bracket
8 Fuel Injector Wiring Harness Connector Bracket Bolt
9 Fuel Injector Wiring Harness
10 Valve Push Rod
11 Valve Push Rod
12 Valve Rocker Arm
13 Valve Rocker Arm Bolt
14 Valve Stem Key
14 Valve Stem Key
15 Valve Spring Cap

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15 Valve Spring Cap


16 Valve Spring
16 Valve Spring
17 Valve Spring Damper
17 Valve Spring Damper
18 Valve Stem Oil Seal
19 Valve Stem Oil Seal
20 Valve Guide
21 Valve Guide
22 Cylinder Head Bolt
23 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
24 Engine Lift Bracket - Rear
25 Engine Lift Bracket Bolt - Rear
26 Spark Plug
27 Exhaust Valve Seat
28 Exhaust Valve
29 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
30 Exhaust Manifold Bolt
31 Exhaust Manifold
32 Exhaust Manifold Gasket
33 Cylinder Head Location Pin
34 Cylinder Head Gasket
35 Intake Valve
36 Intake Valve Seat
37 Cylinder Head
38 Fuel Injector Seal
39 Fuel Injector Retainer
40 Fuel Injector Seal
41 Sequential Multiport Fuel Injector
42 Lower Intake Manifold Location Pin
43 Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
44 Lower Intake Manifold Bolt
45 Lower Intake Manifold
46 Lower Intake Manifold Gasket
47 Lower Intake Manifold Seal
48 Cylinder Head Gasket
49 Cylinder Head Core Hole Plug
50 Cylinder Head
51 Valve Rocker Arm Cover
52 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt Grommet
53 Valve Rocker Arm Cover Bolt
54
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket


55 Exhaust Manifold
56 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt
57 Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
58 Oxygen Sensor
59 Spark Plug Wire Support
60 Spark Plug Wire Harness

Fig. 3: Engine Block and Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout Component Name


1 Engine Block Coolant Hole Plug
2 Engine Block Heater
3 Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug

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4 Camshaft Sensor Seal


5 Crankshaft Position Sensor
6 Crankshaft Position Sensor Bolt
7 Valve Lifter
8 Valve Lifter Guide
9 Valve Lifter Guide Bolt
10 Engine Block
11 Oil Pump Drive Seal
12 Oil Pump Drive
13 Oil Pump Drive Clamp Bolt
14 Piston Pin Retainer
15 Piston Pin
16 Piston Compression Upper Ring
17 Piston Compression Lower Ring
18 Piston Oil Ring Rail
19 Piston
20 Connecting Rod
21 Connecting Rod Bearing
22 Connecting Rod Bearing Cap
23 Connecting Rod Bolt
24 Camshaft Rear Bearing Hole Plug
25 Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug
26 Crankshaft Rear Oil Seal
27 Transmission Locating Pin
28 Knock Sensor
29 Knock Sensor Bolt
30 Engine Oil Cooler Fitting
31 Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clamp
32 Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Hose
33 Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clamp
34 Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
35 Engine Oil Cooler
36 Engine Oil Cooler Connector
37 Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Nut
38 Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe
39 Heater Outlet Hose Clamp
40 Heater Outlet Front Hose
41 Heater Outlet Front Hose
42 Heater Outlet Hose Clamp
43 Heater Inlet Pipe Adapter Seal
44 Heater Inlet Pipe Bolt
45
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Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe


46 Heater Inlet Pipe Bolt
47 Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clamp
48 Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Hose
49 Engine Oil Cooler Hose Clamp
50 Oil Filter Adapter Stud
51 Engine Oil Pressure Indicator Switch
52 Engine Block Coolant Hole Plug
53 Oil Filter Bypass Valve
54 Oil Filter Adapter Gasket
55 Oil Filter Adapter
56 Oil Filter Fitting
57 Oil Filter Gasket
58 Oil Filter
59 Oil Filter Adapter Bolt
60 Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Bolt
61 Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket
62 Piston Oil Nozzle Bolt
63 Piston Oil Nozzle
64 Engine Front Cover Gasket
65 Engine Front Cover Location Pin
66 Water Outlet Bolt
67 Water Outlet Stud
68 Water Outlet
69 Engine Coolant Thermostat Seal
70 Engine Coolant Thermostat
71 Thermostat Bypass Hose
72 Thermostat Bypass Pipe Clamp
73 Thermostat Bypass Hose
74 Thermostat Bypass Hose
75 Thermostat Bypass Pipe Clamp
76 Engine Front Cover
77 Engine Front Cover Bolt
78 Engine Front Cover Bolt
79 Water Pump
80 Water Pump Gasket
81 Water Pump Bolt
82 Water Pump Pulley
83 Water Pump Pulley Bolt
84 Crankshaft Front Oil Seal
85 Crankshaft Balancer
86
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Crankshaft Balancer Bolt


87 Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt
88 Drive Belt Tensioner
89 Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Bolt
90 Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet
91 Camshaft Position Actuator Magnet Gasket
92 Crankshaft Sprocket
93 Timing Chain Damper Bolt
94 Timing Chain Damper
95 Crankshaft Position Sensor Stud
96 Crankshaft Position Sensor
97 Crankshaft Position Sensor Seal
98 Engine Block Oil Gallery Plug
99 Camshaft Bearing
100 Camshaft Bearing
101 Camshaft Bearing
102 Camshaft
103 Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Filter
104 Camshaft Thrust Plate
105 Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt
106 Timing Chain
107 Camshaft Position Actuator
108 Camshaft Position Actuator Bolt

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Fig. 4: Crankshaft and Components


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout Component Name


1 Crankshaft Balancer Key
2 Crankshaft Upper No. 1 Bearing
3 Crankshaft Upper No. 2 Bearing
4 Crankshaft Upper No. 3 Bearing
5 Crankshaft Upper No. 4 Bearing
6 Crankshaft
7 Oil Level Indicator Tube
8 Oil Level Indicator Tube Bolt
9 Oil Level Indicator
10 Oil Level Indicator Seal
11 Flywheel
12 Flywheel Bolt

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13 Clutch Pressure Plate Bolt


14 Clutch Pressure Plate
15 Flywheel
16 Oil Pump Cover Bolt
17 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring Seat Pin
18 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Bore Plug
19 Oil Pump Driven Gear
20 Oil Pump Driven Gear Shaft
21 Oil Pump Housing
22 Oil Pump Drive Shaft
23 Oil Pump Drive Gear
24 Oil Pump Screen
25 Oil Pump Bolt
26 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Bore Plug
27 Oil Pressure Relief Valve
28 Oil Pressure Relief Valve Spring
29 Oil Pump Cover
30 Oil Pump
31 Oil Pump Drive Shaft
32 Oil Pan Bolt
33 Oil Pan Support Bracket
34 Oil Pan Support Bracket Bolt
35 Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Bolt
36 Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Clip
37 Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch
38 Engine Oil Level Indicator Switch Seal
39 Oil Pan Bolt
40 Oil Pan Drain Plug Seal
41 Oil Pan Drain Plug
42 Oil Pan Support Bracket
43 Oil Pan Support Bracket Bolt
44 Oil Pan
45 Oil Pan Gasket
46 Crankshaft Oil Deflector Nut
47 Crankshaft Oil Deflector
48 Crankshaft Bearing Cap Stud
49 Crankshaft No. 1 Bearing Cap
50 Crankshaft Lower No. 1 Bearing
51 Crankshaft Lower No. 2 Bearing
52 Crankshaft Lower No. 3 Bearing
53 Crankshaft Lower No. 4 Bearing
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Crankshaft Bearing Cap


55 Crankshaft No. 4 Bearing Cap
56 Oil Pump Location Pin
57 Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
58 Clutch Pilot Bearing

ENGINE IDENTIFICATION

Fig. 5: Locating Engine Identification Tags


Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

The Vehicle Identification Number - VIN derivative (1) for 3500 LZ4 is stamped or laser etched on the front
and left side of the engine block. The Vehicle Identification Number - VIN derivative is nine digits long and can
be used to determine if a vehicle contains the original engine.

The first digit identifies the division.


The second digit identifies the model year.
The third digit identifies the assembly plant.
The fourth through ninth digits are the last six digits of the Vehicle Identification Number - VIN.

DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES


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DIAGNOSTIC STARTING POINT - ENGINE MECHANICAL

Begin the system diagnosis by reviewing the Disassembled Views , Engine Component Description, Drive
Belt System Description and Lubrication Description. Reviewing the description and operation information
will help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the
description and operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is
normal operation. Refer to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical in order to identify the correct procedure for
diagnosing the system and where the procedure is located.

SYMPTOMS - ENGINE MECHANICAL

Strategy Based Diagnostics

1. Perform Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle before using the symptom tables-if applicable.
2. Review the system operations in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to
Disassembled Views, Engine Component Description, Drive Belt System Description and
Lubrication Description.

All diagnosis on a vehicle should follow a logical process. Strategy based diagnostics is a uniform approach for
repairing all systems. The diagnostic flow may always be used in order to resolve a system problem. The
diagnostic flow is the place to start when repairs are necessary. For a detailed explanation, refer to Strategy
Based Diagnosis .

Visual/Physical Inspection

Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the Engine. Refer to Checking
Aftermarket Accessories .
Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could
cause the symptom.
Check for the correct oil level, proper oil viscosity, and correct filter application.
Verify the exact operating conditions under which the concern exists. Note factors such as engine RPM,
ambient temperature, engine temperature, amount of engine warm-up time, and other specifics.
Compare the engine sounds-if applicable to a known good engine and make sure you are not trying to
correct a normal condition.

Intermittent

Test the vehicle under the same conditions that the customer reported in order to verify the system is operating
properly.

Symptom List

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises


Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises

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Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise


Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
Engine Compression Test
Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
Engine Noise Under Load
Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
Oil Consumption Diagnosis
Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
Oil Leak Diagnosis
Drive Belt Chirping, Squeal, and Whine Diagnosis
Drive Belt Rumbling and Vibration Diagnosis
Drive Belt Falls Off and Excessive Wear Diagnosis
Valve Rocker Arm Cover Replacement - Right Side
Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis

BASE ENGINE MISFIRE WITHOUT INTERNAL ENGINE NOISES

Cause Correction
Drain excess oil and adjust oil level to proper
Engine oil level overfull, causing aeration
specification.
Abnormalities - severe cracking, bumps, or missing Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
areas in the accessory drive belt Tensioner Replacement .
Abnormalities in the accessory drive system and/or
components may cause engine RPM variations and
lead to a misfire DTC. A misfire code may be
present without an actual misfire condition.
Worn, damaged, or mis-aligned accessory drive Inspect the components, and repair or replace as
components or excessive pulley runout may lead to required.
a misfire DTC-A misfire code may be present
without an actual misfire condition.
Loose or improperly installed engine flywheel or Repair or replace the flywheel and/or balancer as
crankshaft balancer-A misfire code may be present required. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement
without an actual misfire condition. or Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .
Restricted exhaust system-A severe restriction in Repair or replace as required.
the exhaust flow can cause significant loss of engine
performance and may set a DTC. Possible causes of
restrictions include collapsed or dented pipes or
plugged mufflers and/or catalytic converters.
Improperly installed or damaged vacuum hoses Repair or replace as required.

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Improper sealing between the intake manifold and Replace the intake manifold, gaskets, cylinder
cylinder heads or throttle body. heads, and/or throttle body as required.
Worn or loose rocker arms-The rocker arm bearing Replace the valve rocker arms as required.
end caps and/or needle bearings should be intact
and in the proper position.
Worn or bent pushrods Replace the pushrods.
Stuck valves-Carbon buildup on the valve stem can Repair or replace as required.
cause the valve not to close properly.
Excessively worn or out of time timing chain Replace the timing chain and sprockets as required.
Worn camshaft lobes Replace the camshaft and valve lifters.
Excessive oil pressure-A lubrication system with 1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil
excessive oil pressure may lead to excessive valve Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
lifter pump-up and loss of compression.
2. Repair or replace the oil pump as required.
Faulty cylinder head gaskets and/or cracking or 1. Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant.
other damage to the cylinder heads and engine Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
block cooling system passages-Refer to Diagnostic
Starting Point - Engine Cooling . 2. Inspect the cylinder heads, engine block,
Coolant consumption may or may not cause the and/or head gaskets.
engine to overheat. 3. Repair or replace as required.
Worn piston rings 1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer
Oil consumption may or may not cause the engine to Spark Plug Inspection .
to misfire.
2. Inspect the cylinders for a loss of
compression. Refer to Engine Compression
Test.
3. Perform cylinder leak down and compression
testing to identify the cause.
4. Repair or replace as required.

BASE ENGINE MISFIRE WITH ABNORMAL INTERNAL LOWER ENGINE NOISES

Cause Correction
Abnormalities-severe cracking, bumps or missing Replace the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt
areas in the accessory drive belt Tensioner Replacement .
Abnormalities in the accessory drive system and/or
components may cause engine RPM variations,
noises similar to a faulty lower engine and also lead
to a misfire condition. A misfire code may be
present without an actual misfire condition.
Worn, damaged, or mis-aligned accessory drive Inspect the components, repair or replace as
components or excessive pulley runout-A misfire required.
code may be present without an actual misfire
condition.
Loose or improperly installed engine flywheel or Repair or replace the flywheel and/or balancer as
crankshaft balancer-A misfire code may be present required. Refer to Engine Flywheel Replacement

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without an actual misfire condition. or Crankshaft Balancer Replacement .


Worn piston rings-Oil consumption may or may not 1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer
cause the engine to misfire. to Spark Plug Inspection .
2. Inspect the cylinders for a loss of
compression. Refer to Engine Compression
Test.
3. Perform cylinder leak down and compression
testing to determine the cause.
4. Repair or replace as required.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearings- Severely worn Replace the crankshaft and bearings as required.
thrust surfaces on the crankshaft and/or thrust
bearing may permit fore and aft movement of the
crankshaft and create a DTC without an actual
misfire condition.

BASE ENGINE MISFIRE WITH ABNORMAL VALVE TRAIN NOISE

Cause Correction
Drain excess oil and adjust oil level to proper
Engine oil level overfull, causing aeration
specification.
Worn or loose rocker arms-The rocker arm bearing Replace the valve rocker arms as required.
end caps and/or needle bearings should intact within
the rocker arm assembly.
Worn or bent pushrods Replace the pushrods.
Stuck valves-Carbon buildup on the valve stem can Repair or replace as required.
cause the valve not to close properly.
Excessively worn or mis-aligned timing chain Replace the timing chain and sprockets as required.
Worn camshaft lobes Replace the camshaft and valve lifters.
Sticking lifters Replace as required.
Verify correct oil viscosity by changing the
engine oil and oil filter and re-evaluating the
concern.
Inspect for a missing or plugged camshaft
position actuator filter.
Malfunctioning camshaft position actuator-Improper
viscosity oil, contaminated oil, or a plugged or If filter is missing, replace the filter, replace
missing camshaft position actuator filter can cause the camshaft position actuator, and change the
the camshaft position actuator locking pin to engine oil and oil filter.
malfunction. If filter is plugged, replace the filter, and
change the engine oil and oil filter.
If no problem is found with the camshaft
position actuator filter, replace the camshaft
position actuator and change the engine oil
and oil filter.

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BASE ENGINE MISFIRE WITH COOLANT CONSUMPTION

Cause Correction
Faulty cylinder head gaskets and/or cracking or 1. Inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant.
other damage to the cylinder heads and engine Refer to Spark Plug Inspection .
block cooling system passages-Refer to Diagnostic
Starting Point - Engine Cooling . 2. Perform a cylinder leak down test.
Coolant consumption may or may not cause the 3. Inspect the cylinder heads and engine block
engine to overheat. for damage to the coolant passages and/or a
faulty head gasket.
4. Repair or replace as required.

BASE ENGINE MISFIRE WITH EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION

Cause Correction
Worn valves, valve guides and/or valve stem oil 1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer
seals to Spark Plug Inspection .
2. Repair or replace as required.
Worn piston rings-Oil consumption may or may not 1. Inspect the spark plugs for oil deposits. Refer
cause the engine to misfire. to Spark Plug Inspection .
2. Inspect the cylinders for a loss of
compression. Refer to Engine Compression
Test.
3. Perform cylinder leak down and compression
testing to determine the cause.
4. Repair or replace as required.

ENGINE NOISE ON START-UP, BUT ONLY LASTING A FEW SECONDS

Cause Correction
IMPORTANT:
The camshaft position actuator may make a slight tapping noise upon cold startup. This is due to the
viscosity of the oil that has not yet warmed to proper operating temperatures, and should be
considered normal for the first 3.5 minutes of cold engine operation.
Incorrect oil filter without anti-drainback feature Install the correct oil filter.
Incorrect oil viscosity 1. Drain the oil.
2. Install the correct viscosity oil.
Worn crankshaft thrust bearing 1. Inspect the thrust bearing and crankshaft.
2. Repair or replace as required.
High valve lifter leak down rate Replace the lifters as required.
1. Inspect the crankshaft and rod bearings.
Excessive crank/rod bearing clearances
2. Repair or replace as required.

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UPPER ENGINE NOISE, REGARDLESS OF ENGINE SPEED

Cause Correction
IMPORTANT:
The camshaft position actuator may make a slight tapping noise upon cold startup. This is due to the
viscosity of the oil that has not yet warmed to proper operating temperatures, and should be
considered normal for the first 3.5 minutes of cold engine operation.
Drain excess oil and adjust oil level to proper
Engine oil level overfull, causing aeration
specification.
Low oil pressure 1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer Oil
Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Loose and/or worn valve rocker arm attachments 1. Inspect the valve rocker arm stud, nut, or bolt.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Worn valve rocker arm Replace the valve rocker arm.
Bent or damaged push rod Inspect the following components, and replace as
required:

The valve rocker arm


The valve push rod
The valve lifter
Improper lubrication to the valve rocker arms Inspect the following components, and repair or
replace as required:

The valve rocker arm


The valve push rod
The valve lifter
The oil filter bypass valve
The oil pump and pump screen
The engine block oil galleries
Broken valve spring Replace the valve spring.
Worn or dirty valve lifters Replace the valve lifters.
Stretched or broken timing chain and/or damaged Replace the timing chain and sprockets.
sprocket teeth
Worn timing chain tensioner, if applicable Replace the timing chain tensioners as required.
Worn engine camshaft lobes 1. Inspect the engine camshaft lobes.
2. Replace the camshaft and valve lifters as
required.
Damaged, broken, or dirty, balance shaft sprocket Inspect the following components, and repair as
teeth, if applicable required:

The balance shaft gear

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The camshaft gear


The balance shaft rear bushing
Worn valve guides or valve stems Inspect the following components, and repair as
required:

The valves
The valve guides
Stuck Valves-Carbon on the valve stem or valve Inspect the following components, and repair as
seat may cause the valve to stay open. required:

The valves
The valve guides
1. Verify correct oil viscosity by changing the
engine oil and oil filter and re-evaluating the
concern.
2. Inspect for a missing or plugged camshaft
position actuator filter.
Malfunctioning camshaft position actuator-Improper
viscosity oil, contaminated oil, or a plugged or 3. If filter is missing, replace the filter, replace
missing camshaft position actuator filter can cause the camshaft position actuator, and change the
the camshaft position actuator locking pin to engine oil and oil filter.
malfunction. 4. If filter is plugged, replace the filter, and
change the engine oil and oil filter.
5. If no problem is found with the camshaft
position actuator filter, replace the camshaft
position actuator and change the engine oil
and oil filter.

LOWER ENGINE NOISE, REGARDLESS OF ENGINE SPEED

Cause Correction
Low oil pressure 1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil
Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.
2. Repair or replace damaged components as
required.
Worn accessory drive components-Abnormalities 1. Inspect the accessory drive system.
such as severe cracking, bumps or missing areas in
the accessory drive belt and/or misalignment of 2. Repair or replace as required.
system components.
Loose or damaged crankshaft balancer 1. Inspect the crankshaft balancer.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Detonation or spark knock Verify the correct operation of the knock sensor
system. Refer to Electronic Ignition System
Diagnosis .

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Loose torque converter bolts 1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and
flywheel.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Loose or damaged flywheel Repair or replace the flywheel.
Damaged oil pan, contacting the oil pump screen- 1. Inspect the oil pan.
An oil pan that has been damaged may improperly
position the oil pump screen, preventing proper oil 2. Inspect the oil pump screen
flow to the oil pump. 3. Repair or replace as required.
Oil pump screen loose, damaged or restricted 1. Inspect the oil pump screen.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Excessive piston-to-cylinder bore clearance 1. Inspect the piston and cylinder bore.
2. Repair as required.
Excessive piston pin-to-bore clearance 1. Inspect the piston, piston pin, and the
connecting rod.
2. Repair or replace as required.
Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance Inspect the following components, and repair as
required:

The connecting rod bearings


The connecting rods
The crankshaft
The crankshaft journals
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance Inspect the following components, and repair as
required:

The crankshaft bearings


The crankshaft journals
Incorrect piston, piston pin and connecting rod 1. Verify the pistons, piston pins and connecting
installation-Pistons must be installed with the mark rods are installed correctly.
or dimple on the top of the piston facing the front of
the engine. Piston pins must be centered in the 2. Repair as required.
connecting rod pin bore.

ENGINE NOISE UNDER LOAD

Cause Correction
IMPORTANT:
The camshaft position actuator may make a slight tapping noise upon cold startup. This is due to the
viscosity of the oil that has not yet warmed to proper operating temperatures, and should be
considered normal for the first 3.5 minutes of cold engine operation.
Low oil pressure 1. Perform an oil pressure test. Refer to Oil
Pressure Diagnosis and Testing.

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2. Repair or replace as required.


Detonation or spark knock Verify the correct operation of the knock sensor
system. Refer to Electronic Ignition System
Diagnosis .
Loose torque converter bolts 1. Inspect the torque converter bolts and
flywheel.
2. Repair as required.
Cracked flywheel - automatic transmission 1. Inspect the flywheel bolts and flywheel.
2. Repair as required.
Excessive connecting rod bearing clearance Inspect the following components, and repair as
required:

The connecting rod bearings


The connecting rods
The crankshaft
Excessive crankshaft bearing clearance Inspect the following components, and repair as
required:

The crankshaft bearings


The crankshaft journals
The cylinder block crankshaft bearing bore
1. Verify correct oil viscosity by changing the
engine oil and oil filter and reevaluating the
concern.
2. Inspect for a missing or plugged camshaft
position actuator filter.
Malfunctioning camshaft position actuator-Improper
viscosity oil, contaminated oil, or a plugged or 3. If filter is missing, replace the filter, replace
missing camshaft position actuator filter can cause the camshaft position actuator, and change the
the camshaft position actuator locking pin to engine oil and oil filter.
malfunction. 4. If filter is plugged, replace the filter, and
change the engine oil and oil filter.
5. If no problem is found with the camshaft
position actuator filter, replace the camshaft
position actuator and change the engine oil
and oil filter.

ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK - CRANKSHAFT WILL NOT ROTATE

Cause Correction
Seized accessory drive system component 1. Remove accessory drive belt or belts.
2. Rotate crankshaft by hand at the balancer or
flywheel location.

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Hydraulically locked cylinder 1. Remove spark plugs and check for fluid.
2. Inspect for broken head gasket or gaskets.
Coolant/antifreeze in cylinder
3. Inspect for cracked engine block or cylinder
Oil in cylinder
head.
Fuel in cylinder
4. Inspect for a sticking fuel injector and/or
leaking fuel regulator.
Seized automatic transmission torque converter 1. Remove the torque converter bolts.
2. Rotate crankshaft by hand at the balancer or
flywheel location.
Broken timing chain and/or timing chain gears 1. Inspect timing chain and gears.
2. Repair as required.
Material in cylinder 1. Inspect cylinder for damaged components
and/or foreign materials.
Broken valve
2. Repair or replace as required.
Piston material
Foreign material
Seized crankshaft or connecting rod bearings 1. Inspect crankshaft and connecting rod
bearings.
2. Repair as required.
Bent or broken connecting rod 1. Inspect connecting rods.
2. Repair as required.
Broken crankshaft 1. Inspect crankshaft.
2. Repair as required.

COOLANT IN COMBUSTION CHAMBER

Cause Correction
DEFINITION: Excessive white smoke and/or coolant type odor coming from the exhaust pipe may
indicate coolant in the combustion chamber. Low coolant levels, an inoperative cooling fan, or a faulty
thermostat may lead to an overtemperature condition which may cause engine component damage.

1. A slower than normal cranking speed may indicate coolant entering the combustion chamber. Refer
to Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate.
2. Remove the spark plugs and inspect for spark plugs saturated by coolant or coolant in the cylinder
bore.
3. Inspect by performing a Cylinder Leakage Test . During this test, excessive air bubbles within the
coolant may indicate a faulty gasket or damaged component.
4. Inspect by performing a cylinder compression test. Two cylinders side-by-side on the engine block,
with low compression, may indicate a failed cylinder head gasket. Refer to Engine Compression
Test.
Cracked intake manifold or failed gasket Replace the components as required.

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Warped cylinder head Machine the cylinder head to the proper flatness, if
applicable and replace the cylinder head gasket.
Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side .
Cracked cylinder head Replace the cylinder head and gasket.
Cracked cylinder liner or engine block Replace the components as required.
Cylinder head or engine block porosity Replace the components as required.

COOLANT IN ENGINE OIL

Cause Correction
DEFINITION: Foamy or discolored oil or an engine oil overfill condition may indicate coolant entering
the engine crankcase. Low coolant levels, an inoperative cooling fan, or a faulty thermostat may lead to
an overtemperature condition which may cause engine component damage. Contaminated engine oil and
oil filter should be changed.

1. Inspect the oil for excessive foaming or an overfill condition. Oil diluted by coolant may not
properly lubricate the crankshaft bearings and may lead to component damage. Refer to Lower
Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed .
2. Inspect by performing a Cylinder Leakage Test . During this test, excessive air bubbles within the
cooling system may indicate a faulty gasket or damaged component.
3. Inspect by performing a cylinder compression test. Two cylinders side-by-side on the engine block
with low compression may indicate a failed cylinder head gasket. Refer to Engine Compression
Test.
Faulty external engine oil cooler Replace the components as required.
Warped cylinder head Machine the cylinder head to proper flatness, if
applicable, and replace the cylinder head gasket.
Refer to Cylinder Head Replacement - Left Side
or Cylinder Head Replacement - Right Side .
Cracked cylinder head Replace the cylinder head and gasket.
Cracked cylinder liner or engine block Replace the components as required.
Cylinder head, or block, porosity Replace the components as required.

ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST

Tools Required

J 38722 Compression Tester. See Special Tools.

A compression pressure test of the engine cylinders determines the condition of the rings, the valves, and the
head gasket.

Compression Test

IMPORTANT: Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) and the ignition fuses from

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