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Wiring diagrams Section: Overhaul - 3.3L & 3.8L Engine

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING BEARING CLEARANCE USING PLASTIGAGE

FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS AND SEALERS

ENGINE GASKET SURFACE PREPARATION

HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE

REPAIR OF DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS

ENGINE CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS

3.3/3.8L ENGINE

CYLINDER HEAD GASKET

COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD

CLEANING

STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFACING VALVES AND VALVE SEATS

VALVES

VALVE SEATS

VALVE GUIDES

ENGINE BLOCK

CYLINDER BORE

OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH

OIL LEVEL TOO LOW

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING CONNECTING RODS

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FITTING PISTONS

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING CONNECTING ROD BEARING CLEARANCE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MAIN BEARING FITTING

CRANKSHAFT BEARING OIL CLEARANCE

PLASTIGAGE METHOD-ENGINE IN-VEHICLE

PLASTIGAGE METHOD-ENGINE OUT-OF-VEHICLE

MEASURING CRANKSHAFT END PLAY

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL AND FILTER CHANGE

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK

INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAKS

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MANIFOLD STRIPPED THREAD REPAIR

STANDARD PROCEDURE - INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM PORT REPAIR

STANDARD PROCEDURE - VALVE TIMING VERIFICATION

STANDARD PROCEDURE - MEASURING TIMING CHAIN WEAR

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ENGINE BLOCK Dodge Caravan IV

Overhaul - 3.3L & 3.8L Engine

ENGINE BLOCK

Clean cylinder block thoroughly and check all core hole plugs for evidence of leaking.
If new core plugs are to be installed, «(Refer to ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS)»(ref-248910-S04773175772007022700000) .
Examine block and cylinder bores for cracks or fractures.
Check block deck surfaces for flatness. Deck surface must be within service limit of 0.1 mm (0.004 in.).