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Contents: General information ⇩ Cylinder head ⇩ Cylinder block ⇩ Crankshaft ⇩ Crankshaft main bearings ⇩ Big end bearings ⇩ Connecting rods ⇩ Piston pins ⇩ Pistons ⇩ Piston rings ⇩ Camshaft ⇩ Valve lifters ⇩ Valve timing ⇩ Valves ⇩ Valve springs ⇩ Lubrication system ⇩

General information


Type:
- Up to model year 2003V-shaped, 6-cylinder, 24-valve, 2.5 liter displacement, turbocharged, direct fuel injection, liquid-cooled, transversely mounted
- Starting with the 2003 model yearV-shaped, 6-cylinder, 24-valve, 2.5 liter displacement, direct fuel injection, liquid-cooled, transversely mounted
Cylinder arrangement90 → V6, cylinder numbering from the front end of the engine
- Left laneCylinders 1, 3 and 5
- Right laneCylinders 2, 4 and 6
Cylinder diameter (nominal)80 mm (3.15 in)
Piston stroke82.8 mm (3.26 in)
Working volume2497 cm³ (152.371 in³)
Operating procedure1-6-5-4-3-2
Compression ratio10,5: 1±0,5: 1
Direction of rotationClockwise when viewed from the front of the engine
Maximum power130 kW (177 hp) at 6500 rpm
Maximum torque:240.0 Nm (177 lb-ft) at 4000 rpm
Maximum engine shaft speed
- In long-term mode6500 rpm
- Short-term mode6750 rpm
Idle speed750 rpm ±50 rpm
Weight (with full equipment, filled lubrication and cooling systems)154 kg (340 in)
Dimensions (with installed equipment)
- Length (nominal)770 mm (30.3 in)
- Width (nominal)750 mm (29.5 in)
- Height (nominal)750 mm (29.5 in)
Valve driveSelf-adjusting, low-mass hydraulic tappets driven directly by the camshafts
Fuel injection system
- Manufacturer - up to 2003 model yearSiemens Engine Management System
- Manufacturer - since 2003 model yearSiemens Engine Management System
- Type - up to 2003 model yearMultipoint injection with boost, controlled by the electronic control unit ECM, electro-mechanical injectors with a dual jet directed to the rear surface of the intake valves
- Manufacturer - since 2003 model yearMultipoint injection with boost, controlled by the electronic control unit ECM, electro-mechanical injectors with a quadruple jet directed to the rear surface of the intake valves
Intake manifoldVariable Geometry
Spark plugs
- TypeNLP 100290
- Gap between electrodes1.0 mm ±0.05 mm (0.039 in ±0.002 in)
Ignition coils
- Manufacturer - up to 2003 model yearBREMR
- Manufacturer - since 2003 model yearChampion BAE 403H
- Type - up to 2003 model year6 ignition coils (3 directly connected to spark plugs, 3 remotely mounted)
- Manufacturer - since 2003 model year6 ignition coils connected to spark plugs
Standards for the content of harmful substances in exhaust gasesECD3



Cylinder head


TypeAluminum alloy
Gas joint laying *Multilayer, steel
Cylinder head deformation:
- In the transverse direction0.025 mm (0.001 in)
- In the longitudinal direction0.2 mm (0.08 in)
Cylinder head height:118.95 - 119.05 mm (4.683 - 4.687 in)
Height after reprocessing is minimal118.95 mm (4.683 in)

Cylinder block


TypeAluminium Cosworth casting with crankshaft bearing housing bolted to the bottom of the block
Cylinder liner typeWet, with a ribbed lower part, installed on a sliding fit in the lower part of the cylinder block
Cylinder liner diameter:
- Class A with red marking80,000 - 80,015 mm (3.1496 - 3.1502 in)
- Class B with blue marking80.015 - 80.030 mm (3.1502 - 3.1508 in)

Crankshaft


Material / TypeCast iron with spheroidal graphite, with cold rolled dumbbells on all journals except the outer main ones
Crankshaft axial clearance0.10 - 0.30 mm (0.004 - 0.012 in)
- Allowed without replacement0.40 mm (0.016 in)
Main journal diameter
- Class 167.743 - 67.749 mm (2.6670 - 2.6673 in)
-- Class A (Green Marking)**
-- Class B (With yellow marking)**
-- Class C (With black marking)**
- Class 267.737 - 67.743 mm (2.6668 - 2.6670 in)
-- Class A (With blue marking)**
-- Class B (Green Marking)**
-- Class C (With yellow marking)**
- Class 367.731 - 67.737 mm (2.6666 - 2.6668 in)
-- Class A (with red marking)**
-- Class B (With blue marking)**
-- Class C (Green Marking)**
- Maximum deviation from circular shape0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Main journal diameter
- Class A71.600 - 71.593 mm (2.8189 - 2.8186 in)
- Class B71.593 - 71.586 mm (2.8186 - 2.8183 in)
- Class C71.586 - 71.579 mm (2.8183 - 2.8181 in)
Diameter of crankshaft connecting rod journals
- Class A54.049 - 54.055 mm (2.1279 - 2.1281 in)
- Class B54.043 - 54.049 mm (2.1277 - 2.1279 in)
- Class C54.037 - 54.043 mm (2.1274 - 2.1277 in)
- Maximum deviation from circular shape0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Diameter of crankshaft connecting rod journals
- Class 757.677 - 57.671 mm (2.2707 - 2.2705 in)
-- Class A (Green Marking)**
-- Class B (With blue marking)**
-- Class C (with red marking)*
- Class 857.671 - 57.665 mm (2.2705 - 2.2703 in)
-- Class A (With yellow marking)*
-- Class B (Green Marking)*
-- Class B (With blue marking)*
- Class 957.665 - 57.659 mm (2.2703 - 2.2700 in)
-- Class A (Black Marking)*
-- Class B (With yellow marking)*
-- Class C (Green Marking)*



* Crankpin classes

**Cylinder Block / Bearing Support Diameter Classes


Crankshaft main bearings


Quantity4
Material / TypeGlacier AS15 - oil grooves in the upper bearing, connecting rod cap bearing - smooth
Bearing clearance0.021 - 0.039 mm (0.0008 - 0.0015 in)
Thrust washers
- Type / locationGlacier AS15 - Thrust washer halves in the upper and lower parts of the rear main bearing, oil grooves in the upper and lower half of the bearing.
- Thickness of the halves of the thrust washer2.61 - 2.65 mm (0.103 - 0.104 in)
Thickness of main bearing liners
- With red marking1.930 - 1.927 mm (0.0760 - 0.0759 in)
- With blue markings1.927 - 1.924 mm (0.0759 - 0.0757 in)
- With green marking1.924 - 1.921 mm (0.0757 - 0.0756 in)
- With yellow marking1.921 - 1.918 mm (0.0756 - 0.0755 in)
- With black markings1.918 - 1.915 mm (0.0755 - 0.0754 in)

Big end bearings


Material / TypeGlacier AS15 - smooth upper and lower liners with locking tabs
Bearing clearance0.022 - 0.040 mm (0.0009 - 0.0016 in)
Crankshaft connecting rod journal bearings
- With red marking1.803 - 1.800 mm (0.0710 - 0.0709 in)
- With blue markings1.800 - 1.797 mm (0.0709 - 0.0707 in)
- With green marking1.797 - 1.794 mm (0.0707 - 0.0706 in)
- With yellow marking1.794 - 1.791 mm (0.0706 - 0.0705 in)
- With black markings1.791 - 1.788 mm (0.0705 - 0.0704 in)
Connecting rod bearing axial play0.19 - 0.29 mm (0.007 - 0.011 in)

Connecting rods


TypeForged steel, H-shaped profile, with horizontal lower head split
Distance between the axes of the upper and lower heads151.31 - 151.41 mm (5.957 - 5.961 in)



Piston pins


TypeSemi-floating type, with a projection in the thrust part. Fitting in the upper head of the connecting rod
Size groups
- Diameter - With red marking17.997 - 18.000 mm (0.7085 - 0.7087 in)
- Diameter - With green marking17.994 - 17.997 mm (0.7084 - 0.7085 in)
- Length52.3 - 52.6 mm (2.059 - 2.071 in)
- Piston clearance0.010 mm (0.0004 in)

Pistons


TypeMade of aluminum alloy, tin plated, connection with piston pin projection by thermal expansion
Piston diameter (measured in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the piston pin at a distance of 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom of the piston skirt
- Class A79.965 - 79.980 mm (3.1482 - 3.1488 in)
- Class B79.981 - 79.995 mm (3.1489 - 3.1494 in)
Cylinder gap at 20mm (0.75 in) from cylinder edge0.034 - 0.035 mm (0.0013 - 0.0014 in)
Maximum deviation from circular shape0.3 mm (0.012 in)

Piston rings


Type:
- Upper compression ringChromed steel
- Lower compression ringChrome plated cast iron
- Oil scraper ringUpper and lower stainless steel belt with intermediate ring
Clearance in the mating of the new piston ring and the groove on the piston:
- Upper compression ring0.05 - 0.08 mm (0.0020 - 0.0031 in)
- Lower compression ring0.04 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0024 in)
- Oil scraper ring0.010 - 0.180 mm (0.0004 - 0.0071 in)
The ring groove is located 20 mm (0.75 in) from the top of the piston
- Upper compression ring0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.008 - 0.0014 in)
- Lower compression ring0.28 - 0.45 mm (0.011 - 0.0018 in)
- Oil scraper ring0.25 - 1.00 mm (0.010 - 0.039 in)
Piston ring width:
- Upper compression ring3.1±0.15 mm (0.122±0.006 in)
- Lower compression ring3.15 - 3.45 mm (0.124 - 0.136 in)
- Oil scraper ring2.286 - 2.438 mm (0.090 - 0.096 in)



Camshaft


TypeTwo camshafts for each cylinder bank, located in bearings machined in one installation together with the cylinder head. Magnetic marker for the position sensor is located on the left camshaft of the intake valves
Camshaft designation
- Inlet valveMarking with orange paint
- Exhaust valveMarking with blue paint
BearingsFive supports for each shaft
DriveToothed belt drive from crankshaft pulley to pulleys at front ends of intake camshafts and 2 short toothed belt drives from rear ends of intake camshafts to exhaust camshafts
Axial clearance of the camshaft0.06 - 0.19 mm (0.002 - 0.007 in)
- Allowed without replacement0.3 mm (0.012 in)
Bearing clearance0.025 - 0.059 mm (0.0010 - 0.0023 in)
- Allowed without replacement0.1 mm (0.004 in)

The material was taken from the specified website [lrman.ru]

Valve lifters


TypeHydraulic, self-adjusting, driven directly from the camshaft
Outside diameter of pushers32.959 - 32.975 mm (1.2976 - 1.2982 in)

Valve timing


Inlet valves:
- Opening:2° before TDC
- Closing54° after BDC
Exhaust valves:
- Opening:50° before BDC
- Closing14° after TDC
Maximum valve lift:
- Inlet valves8.2 mm (0.32 in)
- Exhaust valves8.8 mm (0.35 in)

Valves


Rod diameter:
- Inlet valves5.952 - 5.967 mm (0.2343 - 0.2349 in)
- Exhaust valves5.947 - 5.962 mm (0.2341 - 0.2347 in)
Valve stem - guide clearance:
Intake valves0.033 - 0.063 mm (0.0013 - 0.0025 in)
- Allowed without replacement0.07 mm (0.0028 in)
Exhaust valves0.038 - 0.078 mm (0.0015 - 0.0013 in)
- Allowed without replacement0.11 mm (0.0043 in)
Height of valve stem when assembled
- New38.93 - 39.84 mm (1.533 - 1.569 in)
- Allowed without replacement40.10 mm (1.579 in)
Height of valve guide when assembled6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Inner diameter of valve guides:6.000 - 6.025 mm (0.2362 - 0.2372 in)
Plate diameter
- Inlet valves31.4 - 31.6 mm (1.236 - 1.244 in)
- Exhaust valves27.3 - 27.5 mm (1.075 - 1.083 in)
Width of the sealing cone (chamfer) of the valve seats:
- Inlet valves1.2 mm (0.05 in)
- Exhaust valves1.6 mm (0.06 in)
Valve seat chamfer angle
- Inlet valves45°
- Exhaust valves45°
Valve seat chamfer angle
- Inlet valves45°
- Exhaust valves45°



Valve springs


Length in free state47.6 mm (1.874 in)
Length when assembled37.0 mm (1.457 in)
Load at assembled length210±13N
Load at end of valve lift440±22 N

Lubrication system


TypeWet sump with cast aluminum pan, full flow filtration
Oil pumpCrankshaft driven, die cast housing
- Axial clearance of the outer rotor0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in)
- Axial clearance of the inner rotor0.04 - 0.09 mm (0.0016 - 0.0035 in)
- Deviation from the vertical of the inner rotor0.05 - 0.13 mm (0.002 - 0.005 in)
- Radial clearance between the outer rotor and the housing0.13 - 0.23 mm (0.0051 - 0.0091 in)
- Clearance between rotor body and drive gear (pump not installed)0.15 - 0.25 mm (0.0059 - 0.0098 in)
Length of the relief valve spring in free state38.90 mm (1.531 in)
Oil filterFull flow, with replaceable element
Oil coolerIncluded in the lubrication system in parallel
System pressure at idle (minimum)1.0 bar (14.5 psi)
Pressure at 3000 rpm3.0 bar (43.5 psi)
Pressure at which the safety valve starts to open4.1 bar (59.5 psi)
Oil pressure alarm response pressure0.3 - 0.5 bar (4.4 -7.3 psi)

New metal keys supplied with the gasket must be installed.


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