SECTION 6A3 - ENGINE MECHANICAL -

GEN III V8 ENGINE

IMPORTANT:

Before perfo rming any Service O peration or oth er procedu re described in t his Sectio n, refer to Section 00

CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

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1. GENERAL I NFORMATION

The engine mechanicals for VX, VU and W H Series II Models fitted with a Gen III V8 engine carry over from VX

Series I Models, noting the following:

• The cylinder head gasket as fitted to VX, VU and WH Series II Models has changed from a (non-asbestos)

composite type gasket to a multi-layer steel type gasket for improved durability.

• The cylinder head gaskets are no longer side specific.

• The flywheel has been revised from a two piece welded flywheel and ring gear assembly to a one piece pressed

flywheel assembly for greater strength.

For information relating to the engine mechanicals for VX, VU or WH Series II Models fitted with a Gen III V8

engine, refer to Section 6A3 ENGINE M ECHANICAL - GEN III V8 ENGINE in the VX Series I Servic e Inform ation,

in conjunction with Section 6A3 ENGINE MECHANICAL - GEN III V8 ENGINE in the VT Series II Service

Information.