Cylinder Block Assembly: Description and Operation

1998 Subaru Legacy Brighton Wagon AWD F4-2.2L SOHCSECTION Description and Operation
CYLINDER BLOCK
- The cylinder block is made from aluminum die casting. The cylinder perimeter has an open deck design which is lightweight, highly rigid and has superb cooling efficiency.
- The cylinder liners are made from cast iron and are dry types which are totally cast with aluminum cylinder block. Five main journal block designs are employed to increase stiffness and quiet operation.
- The oil pump is located in the front center of the cylinder block and the engine coolant pump is located at the front of the right-cylinder bank. At the rear of the right-cylinder block is a separator which eliminates oil mist contained in the blow-by gas.

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