Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 141

2-3 JIV11001 ENGINE
M MECHANISM AND FUNCTION
1 . General
The Subaru 3300cc, 6-cylinders engine is made from
aluminum alloy and is horizontally opposed . It is a
4-stroke cycle, water-cooled, DOW 24-valve engine .
The fuel system utilizes an MPFI (multiple fuel injection)
design.
A summary of the major construction and function
features is given below.
0 The cylinder head is a center-plug type that utilizes
pentroof combustion chambers . The four valve design
is provided with two intake valves and two exhaust
valves per cylinder. The intake and exhaust ports are
arranged in a cross-flow design .
* The exhaust camshafts on the left and right banks are
driven by a single timing belt, and a gear on the exhaust
side camshaft engages with a gear on the intake side
camshaft to drive it .
o A single timing belt drives two camshafts on the left
and right banks and the water pump on the right bank .
Belt tension is automatically adjusted to eliminate main-
tenance .
The crankshaft is supported by seven bearings to
provide high rigidity and strength .
o The cylinder block is made from aluminum diecast
which is integrated with cast-iron cylinder liners .
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