Engine Block Data/Specifications

1999 Chevrolet Metro L4-079 1.3L VIN 2 MFISECTION Engine Block Data/Specifications
Main Bearing Cap Bolts 40
Rear Main Seal Housing Bolts 97
Main Bearing Cap Bore Diameter W/O Bearing Stamping A 1.9291-1.9294
Stamping B 1.9294-1.9296
Stamping C 1.9296-1.9298
Gasket Surface Distortion STD 0.0012
MAX 0.0024
Cylinder Bore Stamped #1 2.9138-2.9141
Stamped #2 2.9134-2.9138
Diameter Limits 2.9196
Taper and Out Of Round Limit 0.0039
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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