Engine Block

Engine Block






The cylinder block (5) is made of heat treated aluminum with cast in place iron liners. The block is a closed deck design with the right bank forward. To provide high rigidity and improved noise, vibration and harshness, the block has cast in contours and ribs, along with powdered metal 6 bolt main caps (2) (4 vertical, 2 horizontal), with a die cast aluminum structural beam windage tray mounted to the main caps.

There are four engine mounts that consist of brackets molded into position with a rubber material. When installed, the engine mounts isolate the vehicle body from powertrain vibration. The right and left side mounts laterally support the powertrain assembly, while the front and rear mounts prevent engine torque from rotating the powertrain assembly toward the front or rear of the engine compartment.