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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G3500, VAN PASSENGER EXTENDED, 6.5 FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALENGINE MECHANICAL - 6.5L V8 DIESELOVERHAULCYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYFITTING PISTONS
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 F
Fitting Pistons
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Fitting Pistons
- Measure cylinder bore diameter .79" (20 mm), 3.8" (96 mm) and 6.1" (155 mm) below cylinder block deck surface. Measure piston diameter at 90-degree angle to piston pin and on pin center line. Determine piston clearance.
- If clearance is not within specification, replace piston and/or machine cylinder bore. See CYLINDER BLOCK and PISTONS, PINS & RINGS tables under ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS.
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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.