Isuzu Rodeo UE. Manual - part 293

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

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The ”Grade” mark (1) is stamped at the position
illustrated.

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Reassembly

1. Install cylinder block.
2. Install crankshaft.

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Install the main bearings to the cylinder block and
the main bearing caps.

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Be sure that they are positioned correctly.

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Apply new engine oil to the upper and lower main
bearing faces.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

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Legend

(1) Number 1 and 4 main bearing upper and lower.
(2) Number 2 and 3 main bearing upper.
(3) Number 2 and 3 main bearing lower.

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Carefully mount the crankshaft.

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Apply engine oil to the thrust washer.

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Assemble the thrust washer to the No. 3 bearing
journal. The oil grooves must face the crankshaft.

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3. Install rear oil seal retainer.

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Remove oil on cylinder block and retainer fitting
surface.

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Apply sealant (TB1207B or equivalent) to retainer
fitting surface as shown in illustration.

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The oil seal retainer must be installed within 5
minutes after sealant application to prevent
premature hardening of sealant.

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(1) Around Bolt Holes
(2) Around Dowel Pin

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Apply engine oil to oil seal lip and align a dowel pin
hole in the cylinder block with that in the retainer.

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Tighten retainer fixing bolts to the specified torque.

Torque: 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft)

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4. Install flywheel

1. Thoroughly clean and remove the oil from the

threads of crankshaft.

2. Remove the oil from the crankshaft and flywheel

mounting faces.

3. Mount the flywheel on the crankshaft and then

install the washer.

4. Holding the crankshaft stationary, tighten the

flywheel bolts in the order shown.

Torque: 54 N·m (40 lb ft)

NOTE: Do not reuse the bolts and do not apply oil or
thread lock to the bolts.

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5. Install piston and connecting rod assembly.

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Apply engine oil to the cylinder bores, the
connecting rod bearings and the crankshaft pins.

NOTE: Do not apply engine oil to the bearing back faces.

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Check to see that the piston ring end gaps are
correctly positioned.

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Legend

(1) No.1 Compression Ring
(2) No.2 Compression Ring
(3) Oil Ring Side Rail Upper
(4) Oil Ring Side Rail Lower
(5) Piston Front Mark

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Insert the piston/connecting rod assemblies into
each cylinder with the piston ring compressor.

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The front marks (1) must be facing the front of the
engine.

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6. Install oil gallery and tighten the bolts in 2 steps in the

order shown.

1st step : 29 N·m (22 lb ft)
2nd step : 55

°

∼

 65

°

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7. Install cylinder block side bolts (1) and tighten

crankcase bolts in sequence shown in the illustration.

Torque : 39 N·m (29 lb ft)

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8. Install oil pump assembly. Refer to “Oil Pump” in this

manual.

9. Install oil strainer and O-ring.

10. Install oil pipe and O-ring.

11. Install crankcase with oil pan.

1. Completely remove all residual sealant, lubricant

and moisture from the sealing surfaces. The
surfaces must be perfectly dry.

2. Apply a correct width bead of sealant (TB– 1207C

or its equivalent) to the contact surfaces of the
crankcase. There must be no gaps in the bead.

3. The oil pan must be installed within 5 minutes

after sealant application to prevent premature
hardening of sealant.

4. Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque.

Torque : 10 N·m (89 lb in)

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Legend

(1) Portion Between Both Holes
(2) Bolt Hole Portions

12. Install cylinder head gasket.
13. Install cylinder head assembly. Refer to “Cylinder

Head” in this manual.

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ENGINE MECHANICAL (6VD1 3.2L)

Main Data and Specification

General Specification

Item

Specifications

Item

6VD1

Engine type, number of cylinders and arrangement

Water cooled, four cycle V6

Form of combustion chamber

Pent-roof type

Valve mechanism

4-Cams, 4-Valves, DOHC Gear & Belt Drive

Cylinder liner type

Casted in cylinder drive

Total piston displacement

3165 cc

Cylinder bore x stroke

93.4mm x 77mm

(3.677 in x 3.031 in)

Compression ratio

9.1

Compression pressure at 300rpm

1.37 MPa (14.0 Kg/cm

2

)

Engine idling speed rpm

Non adjustable (750)

Valve clearance

Intake: 0.28 mm (0.11 in)

Exhaust: 0.30mm (0.12in)

Oil capacity

5.3 liters

Ignition timing

Non adjustable (16

°

 BTDC at idle rpm)

Spark plug

PK16PR11, RC10PYP4, K16PR-P11

Plug gap

1.0 mm–1.1 mm(0.0394 in – 0.0433 in)