Inspection; Cleaning - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

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ENGINE BLOCK (Continued)
(2) Deglazing of the cylinder walls may be done
using a cylinder surfacing hone, recommended tool
C-3501 or equivalent, equipped with 280 grit stones,
if the cylinder bore is straight and round. 20–60
strokes depending on the bore condition, will be suf-
ficient to provide a satisfactory surface. Use a light
honing oil. Do not use engine or transmission oil,
mineral spirits or kerosene. Inspect cylinder walls
after each 20 strokes.
(3) Honing should be done by moving the hone up
and down fast enough to get a cross-hatch pattern.
When hone marks intersect at 40-60 degrees, the
cross hatch angle is most satisfactory for proper seat-
ing of rings (Fig. 57).
Fig. 57 Cylinder Bore Cross-Hatch Pattern
1 - CROSS-HATCH PATTERN
2 - 40°–60°
(4) A controlled hone motor speed between
200–300 RPM is necessary to obtain the proper cross-
hatch angle. The number of up and down strokes per
minute can be regulated to get the desired 40–60
degree angle. Faster up and down strokes increase
the cross-hatch angle.
(5) After honing, it is necessary that the block be
cleaned again to remove all traces of abrasive.
CAUTION: Ensure all abrasives are removed from
engine parts after honing. It is recommended that a
solution of soap and hot water be used with a
brush and the parts then thoroughly dried. The bore
can be considered clean when it can be wiped
clean with a white cloth and cloth remains clean.
Oil the bores after cleaning to prevent rusting.

CLEANING

Clean cylinder block thoroughly using a suitable
cleaning solvent.

INSPECTION

ENGINE BLOCK
(1) Clean cylinder block thoroughly and check all
core hole plugs for evidence of leaking.
(2) If new core plugs are to be installed, (Refer to 9
- ENGINE - STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENGINE
CORE AND OIL GALLERY PLUGS).
(3) Examine block and cylinder bores for cracks or
fractures.
(4) Check block deck surfaces for flatness. Deck
surface must be within service limit of 0.1 mm (0.004
in.).
CYLINDER BORE
NOTE: The cylinder bores should be measured at
normal room temperature, 21°C (70°F).
The cylinder walls should be checked for out-of-
round and taper with Tool C119 or equivalent (Fig.
58) (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFICATIONS). If
the cylinder walls are badly scuffed or scored, the
cylinder block should be replaced, and new pistons
and rings fitted.
Fig. 58 Checking Cylinder Bore Size
Measure the cylinder bore at three levels in direc-
tions A and B (Fig. 58). Top measurement should be
10 mm (3/8 in.) down and bottom measurement
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