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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA2008TL V6-3.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER HEAD ASSEMBLYTESTING AND INSPECTIONCYLINDER HEAD INSPECTION FOR WARPAGE
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2L
Cylinder Head Inspection For Warpage
2008 Acura TL V6-3.2LSECTION Cylinder Head Inspection For Warpage
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage
1. Remove the cylinder head.
2. Inspect the camshaft.
3. Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three ways across the center.
^ If warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.), cylinder head resurfacing is not required.
^ If warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) and 0.2 mm (0.008 in.), resurface the cylinder head.
^ Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) based on a height of 121 mm (4.76 in.).
1. Remove the cylinder head.
2. Inspect the camshaft.
3. Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three ways across the center.
^ If warpage is less than 0.05 mm (0.002 in.), cylinder head resurfacing is not required.
^ If warpage is between 0.05 mm (0.002 in.) and 0.2 mm (0.008 in.), resurface the cylinder head.
^ Maximum resurface limit is 0.2 mm (0.008 in.) based on a height of 121 mm (4.76 in.).
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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.