Engine Block Components

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Engine Block Components
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Fig 1: View Of Engine Block Components
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Callout Component Name
1 Cylinder Head Bolt
2 Cylinder Head
3 Cylinder Head Gasket
4 Valve Lifter
5 Valve Lifter Guide
6 Valve Lifter Guide Bracket
7 Cylinder Head Bolt
8 Cylinder Head
9 Cylinder Head Gasket
10 Dowel Pin
11 Engine Block
12 Engine Block Plug Gasket
13 Engine Block Plug
14 Crankshaft Bearing Cap M8 Bolt
15 Engine Block Plug
16 Connecting Rod Cap
17 Connecting Rod Bearing
18 Connecting Rod Bearing
19 Connecting Rod Bushing
20 Piston Pin
21 Piston Pin Retainer
22 Piston
23 Oil Control Ring
24 Compression Ring (2nd)
25 Compression Ring (1st)
26 Connecting Rod
27 Connecting Rod Bolt
28 Thrust Bearing
29 Crankshaft Bearing (Upper)
30 Thrust Bearing
31 Crankshaft Bearing (Lower)
32 Dowel Pin
33 Crankshaft Bearing Cap (5th)
34 Crankshaft Bearing Cap Bolt
35 Crankshaft Bearing Cap
36 Thrust Bearing
37 Crankshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Bolt
38 Crankshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring
39 Crankshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Pin
40 Oil Pump Drive Gear
41 Crankshaft Gear
42 Crankshaft
43 Crankshaft Pin
44 Camshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Bolt
45 Camshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring Pin
46 Camshaft Position Sensor Exciter Ring
47 Camshaft Gear Bolt
48 Camshaft Gear Washer
49 Camshaft Gear
50 Camshaft Thrust Plate Bolt
51 Camshaft Thrust Plate
52 Camshaft Pin
53 Camshaft
54 Engine Block Plug
55 Camshaft Bearing (Front)
56 Camshaft Bearing
57 Engine Block Plug
58 Engine Block Heater
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