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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD

Engine Mechanical Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Engine Mechanical Specifications
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ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Metric English
General
  Engine Type V-6
  Displacement 3.5 Liter 212 cu in
  RPO LX5
  VIN ID H
  Bore 89.5 mm @ 39 mm from deck surface 3.523 in @ 1.56 in from deck surface
  Stroke 92 mm 3.622 in
  Compression Ratio 9.3:1
  Compression Pressure at Cranking Speed (Throttle Open) 965-1172 kPa 140-170 psi
  Power 160 kW @ 5600 RPM 215 hp @ 5600 RPM
  Torque 317 N.m @ 4400 RPM 234 lb ft @ 4400 RPM
  Redline 6500 RPM
  Fuel Shutoff 6700 RPM
  Firing Order 1-2-3-4-5-6
Balance Shaft
  Bearing Clearance 0.015-0.077 mm 0.0006-0.0030 in
  Bearing Journal Diameter 50.787-50.813 mm 1.9995-2.0005 in
  Bearing Diameter 50.838-50.864 mm 2.001-2.0025 in
  Thrust Plate to Balance Shaft Clearance 0.068-0.170 mm 0.0027-0.0067 in
Camshaft
  Material Cast Ductile Iron with Hardened Lobes
  Number of Bearings 4
  Bearing Journal Diameter 26.948-26.972 mm 1.061-1.062 in
  Bearing Bore Diameter (In Head) 27.013-27.033 mm 1.0635-1.0642 in
  Bearing Clearance
  New Limits 0.041-0.085 mm 0.0016-0.0033 in
  Worn Limits (Not Over) 0.085 mm 0.003 in
  Thrust Bearing Clearance to Number 1 Camshaft Cap 0.05-0.29 mm 0.002-0.011 in
  Out-of-Round (Not Over) 0.007 mm 0.0002 in
  Camshaft Runout from Center Journals to End Journals (Not Over) 0.05 mm 0.002 in
  Valve Timing
  Intake Centerline 112 degrees ATDC
  Exhaust Centerline 104 degrees BTDC
  Valve Lift
  Intake 10.5 mm 0.413 in
  Exhaust 10.0 mm 0.394 in
Camshaft Drive
  Primary Drive Type Endless Chain
  Adjustment Hydraulic Pressure (Automatic)
  Pitch 8 mm 0.315 in
  Width 12.3 mm 0.484 in
  Secondary Drive Type Endless Chain
  Adjustment Hydraulic Pressure (Automatic)
  Pitch 8 mm 0.315 in
  Width 12.3 mm 0.484 in
Connecting Rods
  Connecting Rod Material Forged Powdered Metal
  Bearing Material Aluminum
  Clearance Between Bearing and Crankshaft
  New Limits 0.025-0.057 mm 0.0009-0.002 in
  Worn Limits (Not Over) 0.065 mm 0.0025 in
  Lower End Diameter without Bearing 59.134-59.154 mm 2.328-2.329 in
  Piston Pin Bore Diameter without Bushing 23.453-23.493 mm 0.923-0.925 in
  Center to Center Length 153.4 mm 6.039 in
  Side Clearance on Crankshaft 0.11-0.33 mm 0.004-0.013 in
Crankshaft and Crankshaft Bearings
  Crankshaft Material Cast Ductile Iron with Undercut and Rolled Fillets
  Main Bearing Clearance Limit - New Limit 0.017-0.047 mm 0.0006-0.0018 in
  Main Bearing Clearance Limit - Worn Limit 0.055 mm 0.0021 in
  Main Bearing Journal Diameter 69.994-70.006 mm 2.755-2.756 in
  Main Bearing Journal Out-of-Round (Not Over) 0.004 mm 0.00016 in
  Main Bearing Journal Taper 0.004 mm 0.00015 in
  Main Bearing Journal Length - No. 1 23.75 mm 0.9350 in
  Main Bearing Journal Length - No. 2 24.00 mm 0.9449 in
  Main Bearing Journal Length - No. 3 25.50 mm 1.0039 in
  Main Bearing Journal Length - No. 4 24.00 mm 0.9449 in
  Crankpin Journal Diameter 55.448-55.462 mm 2.1829-2.1835 in
  Maximum Crankpin Journal Out-of-Round 0.004 mm 0.00016 in
  Maximum Crankpin Journal Taper 0.004 mm 0.00016 in
  End Play in Crankshaft - New Limits 0.13-0.37 mm 0.005-0.014 in
  End Play in Crankshaft - Worn Limits 0.5 mm 0.020 in
  Flywheel Pilot Runout 0.025 mm 0.001 in
  Rear Crankshaft Seal Diameter 95.88-95.98 mm 3.77-3.78 in
Cylinder Block
  Material Aluminum with Gray Iron Cast-in Sleeves
  Bore 89.5 mm @ 41 mm from deck surface 3.523 in @ 1.614 in from deck surface
  Stroke 92 mm 3.622 in
  Bore Spacing - Centerline to Centerline 102.0 mm 4.016 in
  Deck Height 228.0 mm 8.976 in
  Deck Clearance 0.60 mm Below Deck 0.0236 in Below Deck
  Length 442.65 mm 17.427 in
  Piston Clearance @ 41 mm (1.614 in) from Deck Face 0.028-0.062 mm 0.001-0.0025 in
  Deck Face Flatness - Maximum (No Resurfacing Allowed) 0.101 mm 0.004 in
  Cylinder Bore Out-of-Round
  New 0.010 mm 0.0004 in
  Maximum Allowed 0.100 mm 0.004 in
  Cylinder Bore Taper
  New 0.010 mm 0.0004 in
  Maximum Allowed 0.100 mm 0.004 in
Crankshaft Bearing Bore (Mains), Diameter 78.073-78.085 mm 3.0737-3.0742 in
Crankshaft Rear Seal Bore, Diameter 115.962-116.038 mm 4.5654-4.5684 in
Runout - Maximum Allowed 0.250 mm 0.0098 in
Cylinder Head
  Type DOHC-4 Valves Per Cylinder
  Material Aluminum
  Combustion Chamber Volume 56.0 cc 3.417 cu in
  Cylinder Head Flatness Maximum Without Resurfacing 0.05 mm 0.002 in
  Worn Limit 0.20 mm 0.008 in
  Valves
  Valve Stem to Guide Clearance, New Limits - Intake (Constant Top to Bottom) 0.028-0.068 mm 0.001-0.003 in
  Valve Stem to Guide Clearance, New Limits - Exhaust (Constant Top to Bottom) 0.028-0.068 mm 0.001-0.003 in
  Intake Worn Limits (Not Over) 0.068 mm 0.003 in
  Exhaust Worn Limits (Not Over) 0.068 mm 0.003 in
  Head Diameter
  Intake 36.2 mm 1.42 in
  Exhaust 28 mm 1.10 in
  Valve Face Angle 45 degrees
  Valve Seat Angle (In Head) 45.75 degrees
  Valve Seat Width (In Head)
  Intake 0.420-0.820 mm 0.0165-0.0322 in
  Exhaust 1.300-1.700 mm 0.0511-0.0668 in
  Seat Eccentricity Runout, Maximum (In Head) 0.05 mm 0.002 in
  Valve Face Runout 0.038 mm 0.0014 in
  Valve Margin
  Intake 0.900 mm 0.0354 in
  Exhaust 1.100 mm 0.0432 in
  Stem Diameter - Intake and Exhaust 5.920-5.941 mm 0.2331-0.2339 in
  Valve Guide Diameter (In Head) 5.969-5.989 mm 0.2350-0.2358 in
  Valve Length
  Intake 110.60-110.86 mm 4.354-4.364 in
  Exhaust 91.73-91.99 mm 3.611-3.621 in
Oil System
  Oil Pump Type Gerotor
  Minimum Pressure at Normal Operating Temperature @ Idle 55 kPa 8 ps
  Minimum Pressure at Normal Operating Temperature @ 2000 RPM 200 kPa 29 psi
  Oil Pressure Recirculation Internal Piston Valve
  Oil Filter Type Cartridge - Integral to Oil Pan
  Oil Capacity with Filter 5.678 L 6 Quarts
Piston Rings - Clearance Between Rings and Sides of Groove in Piston
  Compression Rings 0.040-0.095 mm 0.0016-0.0037 in
  Oil Rings None-Side Sealing
Piston Rings - Gap Between Ends
  Top Compression Ring 0.25-0.40 mm 0.010-0.016 in
  Second Compression Ring 0.35-0.50 mm 0.014-0.020 in
  Oil Rings 0.25-0.76 mm 0.010-0.030 in
  Number of Compression Rings 2
  Number of Oil Rings 2 Rails - 1 Expander
Piston Rings - Width of Groove Ring
  Top Ring 1.230-1.255 mm 0.048-0.049 in
  Second Ring 1.530-1.555 mm 0.060-0.061 in
  Oil Ring 2.530-2.555 mm 0.099-0.100 in
Pistons
  Piston Material Aluminum
  Piston Clearance @ 38 mm (1.496 in) from Top of Piston 89.446-89.464 mm 3.521-3.522 in
  Piston Pin Diameter 20.995-21.000 mm 0.8265-0.8267 in
  Piston Pin Bore Diameter 21.004-21.011 mm 0.8269-0.8272 in
  Piston Pin to Piston Clearance 0.004-0.016 mm 0.0001-0.0006 in
  Pin Retention Snap Rings (2)
Rocker Arms (Followers)
  Type End Pivot Roller
  Ratio 1.68 to 1
  Roller Diameter 17.740-17.800 mm 0.6984-0.7008 in
Valve Lifters
  Type Stationary Hydraulic
  Diameter 11.979-11.993 mm 0.4716-0.4721 in
  Lifter Bore Diameter (In Head) 12.008-12.030 mm 0.4727-0.4736 in
  Clearance 0.037-0.041 mm 0.0014-0.0016 in
Valve Springs
  Length Installed 35 mm 1.3780 in
  Free 40.790-43.690 mm 1.6059-1.7201 in
  Valve Closed 35 mm 1.3780 in
  Valve Open
  Intake 24.500 mm 0.9646 in
Exhaust 25.000 mm 0.9842 in
Force, Valve Closed @ 35 mm (1.3780 in) 211.4-233.4 N 47.5-52.5 lb
Valve Open @ 24.500 mm (0.9646 in) 579.0-631.0 N 130.2-141.9 lb
Diameter Inside 17.750-18.250 mm 0.6988-0.7185 in
Outside 26.23 mm 1.0327 in
Wire (Ovate) 4.110 x 3.280 mm 0.1618 x 0.1291 in
Coil Direction Clockwise
Total Number of Coils 6.90-7.10
Identifier Orange
RENDER: 1.0x

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