System Specifications

2000 Mercury Sable V6-3.0L DOHC VIN SSECTION System Specifications
Head Gasket Thickness 0.40 in
Head Gasket Surface Finish 1.5 mm
Main Bearing Bore Diameter 2.677 - 2.6780 Inch (in)
Cylinder Bore Diameter Refer to Note
Grade 1: 89.000 - 89.010 mm (3.50393 - 3.504323 inch) Grade 2: 89.010 - 89.020 mm (3.504323 - 3.504717 inch) Grade 3: 89.020 - 82.030 mm (3.504717 - 3.50511 inch)
Surface Finish (RMS) 0.2 - 0.6 Micron (micron)
Out-Of-Round Limit 0.0005 Inch (in)
Out-Of-Round Service Limit 0.0007 Inch (in)
Taper Service Limit 0.008 Inch (in)
Lower Cylinder Block Bolts And Studs Refer to Procedure
RENDER: 1.0x

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