Engine Block

2013 Chevrolet Corvette Base, 2D Convertible, Standard Trans, Trans Mfr CD 6L85M/MM6SECTION Engine Block

The new larger bore engine block is a cam-in-block deep skirt 90 degree V configuration with 5 crankshaft bearing caps. The engine block is cast aluminum. The 5 crankshaft bearing caps each have 4 vertical M10 and 2 horizontal M8 mounting bolts. The camshaft is supported by 5 camshaft bearings pressed into the block. The left bank of cylinders are number 1-3-5-7 (#1 is front left) and the right bank of cylinders are 2-4-6-8 (#2 is front right) viewed from the flywheel end of the engine. The engine firing order is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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