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WSG-1068 ENGINE
GENERAL INFORMATION
Description
The 6.8 liter engine consists of four basic modules that
can be repaired individually. Remove only those
components required to repair the module.
The induction module consists of an upper and lower
intake manifold (9424).
Each aluminum cylinder head module utilizes a single
overhead camshaft (6250) to operate the two-valves-
percylinder design. Individual ignition coils (12029) are
used for each spark plug (12405).
The cylinder block module is a cast iron, 90-degree V-10
cylinder block (6010).
The basic engine components consist of the following:
Two overhead camshafts.
Engine dynamic balance shaft.
Two valves per cylinder.
Aluminum cylinder heads (6049).
Cast iron, 90-degree V-10 cylinder block.
Two-piece aluminum intake manifold system.
Engine Identification
It is important the engine codes and the calibration
number be used when ordering parts or making inquiries
about the engine.
Engine Code Information
The engine code information label, located on the valve
cover, contains the following:
Engine build date.
Engine code.