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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 5.0 MREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 911 (ENGINE MECHANICAL - 6.6L - UNIT REPAIR OVERHAUL)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSENGINE COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONENGINE BLOCK
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 M

Engine Block

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MSECTION Engine Block
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Fig 1: Identifying 6.6L Cylinder Locations
GM923062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

The engine block utilizes a deep skirt design for increased rigidity. The cylinders are positioned in a 90 degree "V" orientation with the number one cylinder being the right front. The block is induction hardened for increased durability. The crankshaft bearing caps are cross-bolted to enhance structural rigidity.

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