L Engine - Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual

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2.4L ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.5L ENGINE

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GENERAL INFORMATION
CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ENGINE CORE PLUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
ENGINE OIL SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ENGINE PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
FORM-IN-PLACE GASKETS
There are numerous places where form-in-place
gaskets are used on the engine. Care must be taken
when applying form-in-place gaskets. Do not use
form-in-place gasket material unless specified .
Bead size, continuity, and location are of great impor-
tance. Too thin a bead can result in leakage while too
much can result in spill-over, a continuous bead of
the proper width is essential to obtain a leak-free
joint.
Two types of form-in-place gasket materials are
used in the engine. Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive
Sealant and Mopar Gasket Maker, (anaerobic) each
have different properties and cannot be used inter-
changeably.
CAUTION: Silicone sealer and anaerobic sealers
each will inhibit the cure of the other and care
should be taken to keep usages separated as much
as possible.
MOPAR SILICONE RUBBER ADHESIVE
SEALANT
Mopar Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equiv-
alent, normally black in color, is available in three
ounce tubes. Moisture in the air causes the Mopar
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STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES
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ENGINE DIAGNOSIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . 1
INDEX
HONING CYLINDER BORES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
HYDROSTATIC LOCKED ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . 5
MEASURING MAIN BEARING AND
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
CLEARANCES
REPAIR OF DAMAGED OR WORN THREADS . . 5
Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant material to cure.
This material is normally used on flexible metal
flanges. It has a shelf life of one year and will not
properly cure if over age. Always inspect the package
for the expiration date before use.
MOPAR GASKET MAKER
Mopar Gasket Maker is an anaerobic type gasket
material normally red in color. The material cures in
the absence of air when squeezed between two metal-
lic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the uncovered
tube. It is normally red in color. The anaerobic mate-
rial is for use between two machined surfaces. Do not
use on flexible metal flanges.
MOPAR TORQUE CURE GASKET MAKER
Mopar Torque Cure Gasket Maker is a unique
anaerobic type gasket material to be used ONLY
between the bedplate and engine block. The material
cures in the absence of air when torqued between
two metallic surfaces. It will not cure if left in the
uncovered tube. This anaerobic material is specially
made to seal the area between the bedplate and cyl-
inder block without disturbing the bearing clearance
or alignment of these components.
GASKET DISASSEMBLY
Parts assembled with form-in-place gaskets may be
disassembled without
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unusual effort.
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