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ENGINE 3.3/3.8L SUPPLEMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ENGINE 3.3/3.8L SUPPLEMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
3.3/3.8L ENGINE......................11
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION.........................16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
GASKET............................16
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD.............17
CLEANING............................17
INSPECTION..........................17
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD..........18
CYLINDER HEAD COVER(S)
DESCRIPTION.........................19
CYLINDER HEAD COVER-RIGHT
REMOVAL.............................19
INSTALLATION.........................19
CYLINDER HEAD COVER-LEFT
REMOVAL.............................20
INSTALLATION.........................20
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES & SEATS
DESCRIPTION.........................21
OPERATION...........................21
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFACING
VALVESANDVALVESEATS .............21
REMOVAL.............................22
CLEANING............................22
INSPECTION..........................22
INSTALLATION.........................23VALVE SPRINGS
DESCRIPTION.........................23
OPERATION...........................23
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD OFF........24
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD ON.........24
INSPECTION..........................25
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD OFF....26
INSTALLATION - CYLINDER HEAD ON.....26
ROCKER ARMS
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - ROCKER ARMS.........26
DESCRIPTION - PUSHRODS............26
OPERATION
OPERATION - ROCKER ARMS...........26
OPERATION - PUSHRODS..............26
REMOVAL - ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT.....27
DISASSEMBLY - ROCKER ARMS
AND SHAFT..........................27
ASSEMBLY - ROCKER ARMS AND SHAFT....27
INSTALLATION - ROCKER ARMS
AND SHAFT..........................28
VALVE STEM SEALS
DESCRIPTION.........................29
REMOVAL.............................29
INSTALLATION.........................29
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ENGINE 3.3/3.8L
SUPPLEMENT
SPECIFICATIONS
3.3/3.8L ENGINE
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Engine Type 60É V-6 Engine
Number of
Cylinders6
Displacement
3.3L3.3Liters 201 cu.in.
Displacement
3.8L3.8 Liters 231 cu. in.
Bore 3.3L 93.0 mm 201 cu.in.
Bore 3.8L 96.0 mm 3.779 cu.in.
Stroke 3.3L 81 mm 3.188 in.
Stroke 87 mm 3.425 in.
Compression
Ratio 3.3L- 9.35:1
Compression
Ratio 3.8L- 9.6:1
Firing Order - 1-2-3-4-5-6
Compression
Pressure-
Minimum689.5 kPa 100 psi.
Cylinder
Compression
(Max. Difference
Between
Cylinders- 25%
CYLINDER BLOCK
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Cylinder Bore
Diameter
(Standard) 3.3L92.993-93.007
mm3.661-3.6617 in.
Cylinder Bore
Diameter
(Standard) 3.8L95.993-96.007
mm3.7792-3.780 in.
Out of Round
(Service Limits)0.076 mm 0.003 in.
Taper (Service
Limits)0.051 mm 0.002 in.
Lifter Bore
Diameter22.980-23.010
mm0.905-0.906 in.
Deck Surface
Flatness (Max.)0.1 mm 0.004 in.
CRANKSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Connecting Rod
Journal
Diameter57.979-58.005
mm2.2827-2.2837
in.
Main Bearing
Journal
Diameter63.993-64.013
mm2.5194-2.5202
in.
Journal
Out-of-Round
(Max.)0.025 mm 0.001 in.
Journal Taper
(Max.)0.025 mm 0.001 in
End Play 0.09-0.24 mm 0.0036-0.0095
in.
Wear Limit 0.381 mm 0.015 in.
Main Bearing
Diametrical
Clearance
1-2-3-40.011-0.055
mm0.0005-0.0022
in.
Wear Limit 0.076 mm 0.003 in.
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CONNECTING RODS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Bearing
Clearance0.019-0.065
mm.0.017-0.020 in.
Wear Limit 0.074 mm 0.003 in.
Side Clearance 0.13-0.32 mm 0.005-0.013 in.
Wear Limit 0.38 mm 0.015 in.
PISTONS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Piston Diameter
3.3L-Measured
39.8 mm (1.567
in) From Piston
To p92.968-92.998
mm.3.660-3.661 in.
Piston Diameter
3.8L-Measured
33.01 mm (1.30
in) From Piston
To p95.968-95.998
mm.3.778-3.779 in.
Clearance in
Bore @ Size
Location (New)-0.005-0.039
mm-0.0002±0.0015
in.
Weight 3.3L 362 5 grams 12.77 0.1764
oz.
Weight 3.8L 426 5 grams 15.03 0.1764
oz.
PISTON PINS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Type Press Fit in Rod (Serviced as a
Assembly)
Clearance in
Piston @ 21C
(70ÉF)0.006-0.019
mm0.0002-0.0007
in.
Clearance in
Connecting RodInterference Fit
Diameter 22.87-22.88
mm0.9007-0.9009
in.
Length 3.3L 67.25-67.75
mm2.648-2.667 in.
Length 3.8L 71.25-71.75
mm2.805-2.824 in.
PISTON RINGS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Ring End Gap
To p
Compression
Ring0.18-0.38 mm 0.007-0.015 in.
Second
Compression
Ring0.28-0.57 mm 0.011-0.022 in.
Oil Control
(Steel Rails)0.23-0.78 mm 0.009-0.030 in.
Wear Limit-
Compression
Rings1.0 mm 0.039 in.
Wear Limit-Oil
Control Steel
Rails1.88 mm 0.074 in.
Ring Side
Clearance
To p
Compression
Ring 3.3L0.030-0.080
mm0.0012-0.0031
in.
To p
Compression
Ring 3.8L0.030-0.069
mm0.0012-0.0027
in.
Second
Compression
Ring 3.3L0.030-0.095
mm0.0012-0.0037
in.
Second
Compression
Ring 3.8L0.041-0.085
mm0.0016-0.0033
in.
Oil Ring (Steel
Ring)0.039-0.200
mm0.0015-0.0078
in.
Wear Limit- Top
Ring0.10 mm 0.004 in.
Wear Limit-2nd
Ring0.13 mm 0.005
Wear Limit Oil
Ring Pack0.266 mm 0.009
Ring Width-Top
Compression
Ring 3.3L1.46-1.49 mm 0.0575-0.058 in.
Ring Width-Top
Compression
Ring 3.8L1.175-1.190
mm0.0462-0.0468
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DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Ring End Gap
Ring Width-2nd
Compression
Ring 3.3L and
3.8L1.46-1.49 mm 0.0575-0.058 in.
Ring Width-Oil
Ring (Steel
Rails) 3.3L0.435-0.490
mm-.017-0.019 in.
Ring Width-Oil
Ring (Steel
Rails) 3.8L0.435-0.510
mm0.017-0.020
CAMSHAFT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Journal
Diameter
#1 50.724-50.775
mm1.997-1.999 in.
#2 50.317-50.368
mm1.9809-1.9829
in.
#3 49.936-49.987
mm1.9659-1.9679
in.
#4 49.530-49.581
mm1.9499-1.9520
in.
Bearing
Clearance-
Diametrical0.025-0.101
mm0.001-0.004 in.
Bearing
Clearance
(Max.Allowable)0.127 mm 0.005 in.
End Play 0.254-0.508
mm0.010-0.020 in.
Camshaft
Bearing
Diameter
#1 50.800-50.825 1.9999-2.0009
in.
#2 50.393-50.419
mm1.9839-1.9849
in.
#3 50.013-50.038
mm1.9690-1.9699
in.
#4 49.606-49.632
mm1.9529-1.954 in.
Exhaust Valve
Timing
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Journal
Diameter
Closes-3.3L
(ATDC)- 13É
Closes-3.8L
(ATDC)- 18É
Opens-3.3L
(BBDC)- 43É
Opens-3.8L
(BBDC)- 46É
Duration-3.3L - 236É
Duration-3.8L - 244É
Intake Valve
Timing
Closes-3.3L
(ABDC)- 52É
Closes-3.8L
(ABDC)- 63É
Opens-3.3L
(ATDC)-6É
Opens-3.8L
(ATDC)-1É
Duration-3.3L - 226É
Duration-3.8L - 242É
Valve Overlap-
3.3L-7É
Valve Overlap-
3.8L- 17É
HYDRAULIC LIFTER
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Type Hydraulic Roller
Outside
Diameter22.949-22.962
mm0.903-0.904 in.
Clearance in
Block0.020-0.061
mm0.0007-0.0024
in.
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CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Gasket
Thickness
(Compressed)0.65-0.75 mm 0.0007-0.0024
in.
VALVES
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Face Angle-
Intake- 45-45.5É
Face Angle-
Exhaust- 45-45.5É
Head Diameter-
Intake47.87-48.13
mm1.88-1.89 in.
Head Diameter-
Exhaust35.37-35.63
mm1.39-1.40 in.
Valve Lift (Zero
Lash)-Intake
and Exhaust-
3.3L9.80 mm 0.385 in.
Valve Lift (Zero
Lash)-Intake
and Exhaust-
3.8L11.0 mm 0.433 in.
Valve Length-
Intake125.84-126.6
mm4.95-4.98 in.
Valve Length-
Exhaust127.20-127.96 5.00-5.04 in.
Valve Stem to
Tip Height
(valve tip to
spring seat
washer)-Intake48.1-49.7 mm 1.89-1.95 in.
Valve Stem to
Tip Height
(valve tip to
spring seat
washer)-
Exhaust48.53-50.09
mm1.91-1.97 in.
VALVE SEAT
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Angle - 44.5-45É
Run Out
(Service Limits)0.0762 mm 0.003 in.
Width-Intake
and Exhaust1.50-2.00 mm 0.057-0.078 in.
VALVE GUIDE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Guide Bore
Diameter (Std.)6.975-7.00 mm 0.274-0.275 in.
VALVE MARGIN
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake 0.825-0.973
mm0.032-0.038 in.
Exhaust 1.565-1.713
mm0.061-0.067 in.
VALVE STEM DIAMETER
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake
(Standard)6.935-6.953
mm0.2718-0.2725
in.
Exhaust
(Standard)6.906-6.924
mm0.2718-0.2725
in.
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VALVE STEM TO GUIDE CLEARANCE
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Intake 0.025-0.065
mm0.001-0.0025 in.
Exhaust 0.059-0.094
mm0.002-0.0037 in.
Max Allowable-
Intake (Rocking
Method)0.247 mm 0.010 in.
Max Allowable-
Exhaust
(Rocking
Method)0.414 mm 0.016 in.
PUSH RODS
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Length 135.438 mm 5.33 in.
VALVE SPRING
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Free Length-
Type A51.4 mm 2.02 in.
Free Length-
Type B53.4 mm 2.10 in.
Wire Diameter
Type A3.95-4.77 mm 0.15-0.19 in.
Wire Diameter
Type B4.19-4.29 mm 0.16-0.17 in.
Number of Coils
Type A7.52
Number of Coils
Type B7.25
Spring Tension
(Valve Closed)
Type A376.4-424.4 N
@ 41.9 mm84.6-95.6 lbs. @
1.65 in.
Spring Tension
(Valve Open)
Type A863.9-959.9 N
@ 41.9 mm194.2-215.8 lbs.
@ 1.65 in.
Spring Tension
(Valve Closed)
Type B377-423 N @
41.9 mm84.8-95.2 lbs. @
1.65 in.
Spring Tension
(Valve Open)
Type B880-962 N @
30.91 mm197.9-216.3 lbs.
@ 122 in.
Installed Height 41.1-42.7 mm 1.61-1.68 in
LUBRICATION
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
At Curb Idle
Speed*
(Minimum with
engine at
operating
temperature)34.47 kPa 5 psi
At 3000 RPM 205-551 kPa 30-80 psi
Oil Filter
By-Pass Valve
Setting62-103 kPa 9-15 psi
Oil Pressure
Switch Actuating
Pressure14-28 Kpa 2-4 psi
caution:
*If pressure is ZERO at curb idle, DO NOT run engine
at 3000 rpm.
OIL PUMP
DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
Metric Standard
Clearance Over
rotors-Inner and
Outer0.10 mm 0.004 in.
Cover
Out-Of-Flat
(Max.)0.025 mm 0.001 in.
Inner Rotor
Thickness7.64 mm 0.301 in.
Outer Rotor
Thickness (Min)7.64 mm 0.301 in.
Outer Rotor
Clearance
(Max)0.039 mm 0.015 in.
Outer Rotor
Diameter (Min)79.95 mm 3.148 in.
Tip Clearance
Between Rotors
(Max)0.20 mm 0.008 in.
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CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION
The aluminum cylinder heads (Fig. 1) are designed
to create high flow combustion chambers to improve
performance, while minimizing the change to the
burn rate in the chamber. The cylinder head incorpo-
rates the combustion chamber. Two valves per-cylin-
der are used with inserted valve seats and guides. A
multi-layer steel (MLS) type gasket is used between
the cylinder head and engine block.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
GASKET
A cylinder head gasket leak can be located between
adjacent cylinders or between a cylinder and the
adjacent water jacket.
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between adjacent cylinders are:
²Loss of engine power
²Engine misfiring²Poor fuel economy
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). An
engine cylinder head gasket leaking between adja-
cent cylinders will result in approximately a 50±70%
reduction in compression pressure.
Fig. 1 Cylinder Head and Components
1 - VALVE LOCKS 5 - SPRING SEATS
2 - RETAINERS 6 - CYLINDER HEAD
3 - VALVE SPRINGS 7 - VALVE - EXHAUST
4 - VALVE STEM SEALS 8 - VALVE - INTAKE
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CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
CHEMICAL TEST METHOD
Combustion leaks into the cooling system can also
be checked by using Bloc-Chek Kit C-3685-A or
equivalent. Perform test following the procedures
supplied with the tool kit.
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD
(1) Drain the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(3) Remove upper and lower intake manifolds.
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANI-
FOLD - REMOVAL)
WARNING: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IS MADE
OF VERY THIN METAL AND MAY CAUSE PER-
SONAL INJURY, HANDLE WITH CARE.
(4) Remove the cylinder head covers. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the spark plugs from cylinder head.
(6) Remove the dipstick and tube (Fig. 2).
(7) Remove exhaust manifold(s). (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/EXHAUST MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL)
(8) Remove rocker arm and shaft assemblies.(Refer
to 9 - ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/ROCKER ARMS -REMOVAL) Remove push rods andmark positions
to ensure installation in original locations.
(9) Remove the eight head bolts from each cylinder
head and remove cylinder heads (Fig. 6).
CLEANING
To ensure engine gasket sealing, proper surface
preparation must be performed, especially with the
use of aluminum engine components and multi-layer
steel cylinder head gaskets.
NOTE: Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) head gaskets require
a scratch free sealing surface.
Remove all gasket material from cylinder head and
block (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE). Be careful not to gouge or scratch the alumi-
num head sealing surface.
Clean all engine oil passages.
INSPECTION
(1) Before cleaning, check for leaks, damage and
cracks.
(2) Clean cylinder head and oil passages.
(3) Check cylinder head for flatness (Fig. 3).
(4) Cylinder head must be flat within:
Fig. 2 DIPSTICK & TUBE
1 - DIPSTICK
2 - BOLT
3 - TUBE
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