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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
System Specifications
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION System Specifications
Surface Finish 0.0032 mm (0.000125 inch)
Surface Flatness - Block Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Cylinder Bore Diameter 98.5 mm (3.8 inch)
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Diametral 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch)
Cylinder Bore Taper 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch)
Cylinder Head Deck Height 216.459 mm (8.522 inch)
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness - Overall 0.0762 mm (0.003 inch)
Cylinder Head Combustion Chamber Depth - at Measurement Point 3.9166-5.4356 mm (0.154-0.214 inch)
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness 103.492-104.178 mm (4.0745-4.1015 inch)
Camshaft Journal Diameter 47.655-46.858 mm (1.8462-1.8448 inch)
Camshaft Journal Out-of-Round 0.00635 mm (0.00025 inch)
Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance 0.041-0.119 mm (0.0016-0 0047 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 63.470-63.495 mm (2.4988-2.4998 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round 0.00635 mm (0.00025 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper 0.00889 mm (0.00035 inch)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 68.249-68.270 mm (2.6870-2.6878 inch)
Bearing Bore Diameter-Rear-In Block 47.584-47.612 mm (1.8735-1.8745 inch)
Bearing Inside Diameter - Rear 38.117-38.194 mm (1.5007-1.5037 inch)
Bearing Journal Diameter- Rear 38.072-38.105 mm (1.4989-1.5002 inch)
Bearing Clearance - Rear 0.0127-0.1219 mm (0.0005-0 0048 inch)
Rod Bearing Clearance 0.0127-0.0660 mm (0.0005-0.0026 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 145.796-145.898 mm ( 5.740-5.744 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.102-0.508 mm (0.004-0.0200 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.00508 mm (0.00020 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.00889 mm (0.00035 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring 0.25-0.46 mm (0.010-0.018 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.58-0.84 mm (0.023-0.033 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Piston Diameter - Production 96.482-96.497 mm (3.7985-3.7991 inch)
Piston Diameter - Service Limit - Minimum 96.442 mm (3.7969 inch)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 150 Nm (111 lb ft)
Final Pass 76 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 degrees
Surface Flatness - Block Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Exhaust Manifold Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Surface Flatness - Intake Manifold Deck 0.1016 mm (0.004 inch)
Cylinder Bore Diameter 98.5 mm (3.8 inch)
Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round - Diametral 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch)
Cylinder Bore Taper 0.0254 mm (0.001 inch)
Cylinder Head Deck Height 216.459 mm (8.522 inch)
Cylinder Head Deck Surface Flatness - Overall 0.0762 mm (0.003 inch)
Cylinder Head Combustion Chamber Depth - at Measurement Point 3.9166-5.4356 mm (0.154-0.214 inch)
Cylinder Head Height/Thickness 103.492-104.178 mm (4.0745-4.1015 inch)
Camshaft Journal Diameter 47.655-46.858 mm (1.8462-1.8448 inch)
Camshaft Journal Out-of-Round 0.00635 mm (0.00025 inch)
Camshaft Journal to Bearing Clearance 0.041-0.119 mm (0.0016-0 0047 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Diameter 63.470-63.495 mm (2.4988-2.4998 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Out-of-Round 0.00635 mm (0.00025 inch)
Crankshaft Main Journal Taper 0.00889 mm (0.00035 inch)
Crankshaft Main Bearing Bore Diameter 68.249-68.270 mm (2.6870-2.6878 inch)
Bearing Bore Diameter-Rear-In Block 47.584-47.612 mm (1.8735-1.8745 inch)
Bearing Inside Diameter - Rear 38.117-38.194 mm (1.5007-1.5037 inch)
Bearing Journal Diameter- Rear 38.072-38.105 mm (1.4989-1.5002 inch)
Bearing Clearance - Rear 0.0127-0.1219 mm (0.0005-0 0048 inch)
Rod Bearing Clearance 0.0127-0.0660 mm (0.0005-0.0026 inch)
Connecting Rod Length - Center to Center 145.796-145.898 mm ( 5.740-5.744 inch)
Connecting Rod Side Clearance 0.102-0.508 mm (0.004-0.0200 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Out-of-Round 0.00508 mm (0.00020 inch)
Connecting Rod Journal Taper 0.00889 mm (0.00035 inch)
Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring 0.25-0.46 mm (0.010-0.018 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.58-0.84 mm (0.023-0.033 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Piston Diameter - Production 96.482-96.497 mm (3.7985-3.7991 inch)
Piston Diameter - Service Limit - Minimum 96.442 mm (3.7969 inch)
Crankshaft Balancer Bolt
First Pass 150 Nm (111 lb ft)
Final Pass 76 degrees
Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap Bolt
First Pass 40 Nm (30 lb ft)
Final Pass 110 degrees
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.