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3.0 L V 6 - V IN S [ B ,C ,S ]
1 991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 ENGINES
Mitsubishi 3.0L V6
Montero, Pickup, 3000GT
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
NOTE: For engine repair procedures not covered in this article,
see ENGINE OVERHAUL PROCEDURES - GENERAL INFORMATION article
in the GENERAL INFORMATION section.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
Engine may be identified by using Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) stamped on a metal pad, located near lower left corner of\
windshield. The eighth character identifies the engine model.
Engine model number is stamped on front upper edge of
cylinder block (below cylinder head) or on vehicle information plate
on firewall. Engine serial number is stamped near the engine model
number.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION CODES TABLE
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Application Engine Model Engine Code
3.0L V6 SOHC
Montero ............... 6G72 .................... S
Pickup ................ 6G72 .................... S
3.0L V6 DOHC
3000GT
Non-Turbo ............ 6G72 .................... B
Turbo ................ 6G72 .................... C
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ADJUSTMENTS
VALVE CLEARANCE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Hydraulic lash adjusters are set into rocker arms (SOHC) or
cylinder head (DOHC). No adjustment is required.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
NOTE: For reassembly reference, label all electrical connectors,
vacuum hoses and fuel lines before removal. Also place
mating marks on engine hood and other major assemblies
before removal.
FUEL PRESSURE RELEASE
Perform these steps to release fuel system pressure:
* Disconnect fuel pump harness connector at fuel tank.
* Start engine. After it stalls, turn ignition switch to OFF
position.
* Disconnect battery (-) terminal, and reconnect fuel pump
harness connector.
CYLINDER HEAD
Check cylinder head height and warpage at gasket and manifold
surfaces. Resurface head if warpage exceeds specification. See
appropriate CYLINDER HEAD table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of
article. Replace cylinder head if it is not within specification after
resurfacing.
VALVE SPRINGS
Measure free length of valve springs. Check spring pressure
at specified height. Replace springs if not within specification. See
appropriate VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
at end of article. Check valve spring for squareness. Replace spring
if out-of-square exceeds 4 degrees.
NOTE: Install valve springs with enamel-coated side toward valve
spring retainer.
VALVE STEM OIL SEALS
With valves removed, remove oil seals from cylinder head.
Coat new seals with oil. Using Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer (MD998377
for Montero, MD998729 for Pick-up or MD998763 for DOHC), install valve
stem oil seal.
VALVE GUIDES
1) Measure valve stem-to-guide clearance. Replace valve guide
if not within specification. See appropriate VALVES & VALVE SPRINGS
table under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS at end of article.
2) Using rod of Valve Guide Remover/Installer (MD998115) for\
SOHC, drive out valve guide toward combustion chamber side of cylinder
head. Note length of valve guides. On DOHC, use press and
appropriately-sized rod to press valve guide toward combustion chamber
side of head.
3) On all models, cylinder head must be bored to install
oversized valve guide once guide is removed. DO NOT install valve
guide of same dimension as old guide. Bore cylinder head to
specification for oversize valve guide. See appropriate OVERSIZE VALVE
GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS table.
4) On SOHC, install proper length valve guide. Intake guide
is 1.73" (43.9 mm) long and exhaust guide is 1.89" (48.0 mm) long. O\
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all models, position cylinder head with combustion chamber downward.
5) Using valve guide remover/installer, install valve guide.
Remover/installer sets valve guide height on SOHC. On DOHC, install
valve guide to .689" (17.5 mm), measured from cylinder head spring
seating area to top of valve guide. On all models, ensure valve slides
smoothly in valve guide. Recondition valve seat.
OVERSIZE VALVE GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE (SOHC)
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Oversize In. (mm) Size Mark Bore Size In. (mm)
.002 (.05) ............ 5 ... .5138-.5145 (13.050-13.068)
.010 (.25) ............ 25 .. .5217-.5224 (13.251-13.269)
.020 (.51) ............ 50 .. .5315-.5322 (13.500-13.518)
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A/C -H EA TE R S YSTE M - M AN UAL
1991 M it s u bis h i M onte ro
1991 MANUAL A/C-HEATER SYSTEMS
Chrysler Motors, Mitsubishi
Chrysler Motors: Colt Vista, Ram-50
Mitsubishi: Montero, Pickup
* PLEASE READ THIS FIRST *
CAUTION: When discharging air conditioning system, use only approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Make every attempt
to avoid discharging refrigerant into the atmosphere.
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
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Compressor Type
Colt Vista & Montero .................... Nippondenso 10-Cyl.
Pickup & Ram-50 ............................... Sanden Scroll
Compressor Belt Deflection
Colt Vista ............................ 11/32-7/16" (8-11 mm)
Montero ............................. 21/64-3/8" (8.5-9.5 mm)
Pickup & Ram-50 .................... 21/64-25/64" (8.5-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity
Colt Vista & Montero ............................... 2.7 ozs.
Pickup & Ram-50 .................................... 5.0 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-12) Capacity
Colt Vista & Montero ................................ 32 ozs.
Pickup & Ram-50 ..................................... 30 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (1)
Colt Vista, Pickup & Ram-50
High Side .................... 130-220 psi (9.1-15.5 kg/cm
)
Low Side ........................ 20-26 psi (1.4-1.8 kg/cm)
Montero
Dual Unit
High Side .................. 142-199 psi (9.9-14.0 kg/cm
)
Low Side ...................... 16-30 psi (1.1-2.1 kg/cm)
Single Unit
High Side ................... 102-142 psi (7.1-9.9 kg/cm
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Low Side ...................... 18-32 psi (1.3-2.2 kg/cm)
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DESCRIPTION
Slight variations exist among the manual A/C-heater systems
used. Either Sanden Scroll or Nippondenso 10-cylinder compressor is
used. Cycling of the compressor clutch is controlled by switches which
monitor temperatures and pressures.
Compressors will only operate within the normal operating
temperatures and pressures set for each model. An electric condenser
fan operates whenever A/C system is operating. System components used
vary depending upon model. Most systems include an A/C compressor
control unit, fan switch, evaporator, temperature sensor, high and low
(or dual) pressure switch, engine coolant temperature switch,
compressor, condenser, receiver-drier and various pipes and hoses.
speeds of blower operation are selected. In order for A/C system to
operate, blower motor control lever MUST be in a position other than
OFF.
MODE SELECTOR LEVER
Mode selector lever is located in upper right corner of
control panel. Either 2 or 6 modes are available to achieve desired
distribution of air from various outlets.
On all models, air is directed to windshield and side
windows and comes out from the panel outlets when mode selector lever
is positioned to the far left. When lever is moved one detent to the
right, air is directed to windshield and side windows simultaneously.
On 6-mode models, air is directed to floor area, windshield,
and side windows when lever is moved 2 detents to the right. When
lever is moved 3 detents to the right, air is directed to floor area.
When lever is moved to the second to last detent on control panel, air
is directed to floor area and panel outlets. When lever is in the far
right position, air will be directed to panel outlets only.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEVER
The temperature control lever operates blend-air door in the
heater/air conditioning unit, mixing cooled and heated air so the
selected air temperature can be obtained. The system will provide
cooled air when A/C switch is in ON position and blower motor is in
any position other than OFF. The temperature control lever should be
in the far left (maximum cooling) side of temperature selection scale
when maximum A/C cooling is desired.
DUAL PRESSURE SWITCH
The dual pressure switch, located in the refrigerant line
near condenser, is wired in series with compressor clutch. Whenever
system pressures drop below or increase above the control point of the
switch, power supplied to compressor will be cut and compressor
activity will cease until pressures are back to within operating
ranges.
ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SWITCH
The engine coolant temperature switch, located on thermostat
housing, is wired in series with compressor clutch. When coolant
temperature is greater than switch control temperature, power to
compressor is cut and compressor is turned off until temperature
returns to operating range.
EVAPORATOR THERMISTOR
The evaporator thermistor, attached to evaporator fins, is
wired in series with compressor clutch and prevents evaporator
freezing. Power to compressor clutch is cut if control temperature is
exceeded, allowing evaporator to thaw. When temperature returns to
operating range, thermistor allows power to compressor clutch.
FUSIBLE PLUG
A fusible plug, located on receiver-drier, melts and allows
refrigerant to escape when ambient temperatures in engine compartment
reach 221
F (105C). Once fusible plug has blown, it cannot be reused
and must be replaced.