Visual Inspection
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Inspect the crankshaft bearings journals for damage or spun bearings. The crankshaft bearing journals are not repairable, if the crankshaft bearing journals are damaged the engine block must be replaced.
- Inspect the primary camshaft drive chain tensioner mounting surface on the engine block for burrs or any defects that would degrade the sealing of the NEW primary camshaft drive chain tensioner gasket.
- Inspect all sealing and mating surfaces for damage, repair or replace the engine block if necessary.
- Inspect all threaded and through holes for damage or excessive debris.
- Inspect all bolts for damage, if damaged replace with NEW bolts only.
- Check the cylinder condition. Some light vertical marks may be visible on the cylinder wall. In these areas, check that the honing marks are still visible in this marked area. If they are, the cylinder surface has not been compromised and the engine block can be used.
- Inspect the cylinder walls for cracks or damage. The cylinder sleeves are not serviced separately, if the cylinders are damaged the engine block must be replaced.
- Inspect the engine block for cracks. Do not repair any cracks. If cracks are found, the engine block must be replaced.
- Repair any damaged threaded holes. Thread Repair Specifications , and Thread Repair