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3.1L (GEN 2) Engine Specifications

3.1L (Gen II) Engine Specifications

General Data:
All dimensions are in millimeters

Type

60 degree V6

Displacement

3.1L

RPO

LH0

Bore

89.0

Stroke

84.0

Deck Height

224

Compression Ratio

8.8:1

Firing Order

1-2-3-4-5-6

Oil Pressure

69 kPa @500
RPM; 205-380 kPa @ 2000 RPM

(10 psi @ 500 RPM;
30-55 psi @ 2000R RPM)

Cylinder
Bore:

Diameter

89.017-89.035

Out of Round

0.013 (Maximum)

Taper - Thrust
Side

0.02 (Maximum)

Piston:

Clearance

0.022-0.058

Piston Ring:

COMPRESSION


Groove Clearance

Top

0.051-0.089

Second

0.051-0.089

Gap

Top

0.18-0.41

Second

0.51-0.71

OIL

Groove Clearance

0.2(Maximum)

Gap

0.25-0.76

Piston Pin:

Diameter


22.992-22.997

Clearance

0.010-0.020

Fit in Rod

0.018-0.046

Crankshaft:

Main

Journal

Diameter

67.241-67.265

Taper

0.005 (Maximum)

Out Of Round

0.005 (Maximum)

Main Bearing
Clearance

0.032-0.077

Crankshaft End
Play

0.06-0.21


Crankpin

Diameter

50.758-50.784

Taper

0.005 (Maximum)

Out of Round

0.005 (Maximum)

Rod Bearing
Clearance

0.028-0.086

Rod Side
Clearance

0.18-0.44

Camshaft:

Lift

Intake

6.68

Exhaust

6.93

Journal Diameter

 

Journals 1 & 4

51.03-51.08

Journals 2 & 3

50.77-50.83

Journal Clearance

0.03-0.10

Valve System:

Lifter

Hydraulic

Rocker Arm Ratio

1.50:1

Valve
Lash

Intake


1-1/2 Turns Down from Zero Lash

Exhaust

Face Angle
(Intake & Exhaust)

45 degrees

Margin  
Exhaust

2.70

Intake

2.10

Runout

0.3

Stem Clearance

0.2-.0.53

Valve
Spring

Free Length

48.5

Pressure

N @ mm

Closed

391 @ 40

Open

867 @30

Installed Height

43

Valve
Spring

Damper

Free Length

48.5

Approx # of Coils

4

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Item

Nm

Ft Lbs

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt 24 18
Connecting Rod Cap Nut 50 37
Crankshaft Damper Bolt 103 76
Cylinder Head Bolt (In Sequence) (apply thread sealant to
bolts)
First Pass 45 33
Final Pass Add 90 degrees

*Manifold Side*

6 2 3 7

5 1 4 8

* Outer Side *

Exhaust Manifold Bolt 28 21
Flexplate/Flywheel Bolt 83 61
Front Timing Cover Case Bolt
Long 45 35
Short 21 15
Intake Manifold
(In Sequence)
First Pass 20 15
Final Pass 33 24
 
Main Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 50 37
Final Pass Add 77 Degrees
Oil Filter Adapter 39 29
Oil Pan Rear Bolts 25 18
Oil Pan Bolt and Nut (Except Rear 2) 6 7
Oil Pump Bolt 41 30
Rocker Arm Nut 27 20
Rocker Arm Stud 25 18
Belt Tensioner 54 40
Throttle Body Bolts 24 18
Timing Chain Damper Bolt 21 15
Water Pump Pulley Bolt 20 15
Water Pump To Block Bolt 24 18
Water Pump To Front Cover Bolt 8 10
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Nut 8 10
Exhaust Heat Shield Nut 8 10
Valve Cover Bolt 8 10

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