Cylinder Heads: Notes

1999 Dodge and Ram Viper RT/10SECTION Notes

The aluminum alloy cylinder head shown in Fig 1 is held in place by 12, 1/2" bolts and 8, 1/4" bolts. Spark plugs are located in peak of combustion chamber between valves.

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Head Cooling Passages
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