Chrysler 3.8L V6 Remanufactured Engine – 2005-2006

Description

Exhaust manifold gasket blowouts and excessive oil consumption under 245 lb-ft sustained transit towing disrupt municipal route deadlines until precision diamond plateau cylinder honing stabilizes combustion sealing inside this Chrysler 3.8L V6 Remanufactured Engine. Machined for 2005 to 2006 fleet minivans, this pushrod 12-valve iron block engine features cross-bolted four-bolt main bearing caps and multi-layer steel head gaskets.

Cast from high-nickel gray iron, this 60-degree V6 block features cross-bolted main bearing caps and an Ra 28 micro-inch deck surface finish. A precision-ground nodular iron crankshaft spins on tri-metal bearings, transferring energy through forged powdered metal connecting rods to flat-top hypereutectic aluminum alloy pistons. Bores receive diamond plateau honing with a 45-degree angle. Dry block weight equals 390 lbs with a five-quart oil sump capacity.

Key Features of Chrysler 3.8L

Fleet operators buy Chrysler 3.8L remanufactured engine packages to sustain demanding schedule routes without unpredicted mechanical downtime. Each production run adheres to strict AERA machining tolerances to maintain factory operational performance across regional routes.

• Cross-bolted four-bolt main bearing caps eliminate bottom-end flex under severe payload hauling stress.
• Heavy-duty cast iron block casting absorbs continuous combustion thermal spikes during summer fleet runs.
• Multi-layer steel cylinder head gaskets withstand 185 PSI cranking compression under sustained throttle.
• Chrysler 3.8L high-volume gerotor oil pump maintains 50 PSI cruising lubrication inside critical galleries.
• Hydraulic roller lifters reduce valvetrain friction across continuous highway transport duty.
• Diamond plateau cylinder honing provides rapid moly ring seat without bore burnishing.
• Hardened exhaust valve seats resist recession under high exhaust gas heat conditions.
• Fluoroelastomer rear main seal locks motor oil inside the crankcase envelope.

Pushrod V6 Combustion Thermal Ratings

Operating parameters require 20 PSI hot idle pressure and 45 to 60 PSI hot cruise pressure under load. Operating thermostat regulation maintains coolant heat between 190°F and 205°F during vocational service cycles. Dyno-verified output reaches 215 continuous horsepower at 5,000 RPM and 245 lb-ft torque at 4,000 RPM. A 9.6:1 compression ratio operates within 175 to 185 PSI cylinder pressure thresholds. Radiator circuits reject 3,800 BTU/min heat during severe commercial fleet operations across regional freight corridors.

Pushrod Transverse Driveline Alignment Specs

The one-piece rear main crankshaft flange carries a 4-bolt flexplate bolt pattern with a 2.500-inch pilot diameter for commercial transaxles. Crankshaft snout measures 1.250 inches with standard keyways for dynamic balancer installation. Crankshaft endplay checks out between 0.003 and 0.007 inches using precision dial indicators. Torque converter pilot bore centers commercial 41TE automatic transaxle input shafts without friction.

Pushrod V6 Pre Start Priming

Pre-lubricate oil galleries with an external pressure tank before initial ignition to coat all bearing surfaces and roller lifters. Fill crankcase with SAE 5W-20 synthetic blend lubricant and bleed cooling system air pockets under vacuum. Not engineered for marine salt water service, forced induction turbocharger systems exceeding 6 PSI boost, or gross vehicle weights exceeding 9,000 lbs.

• Inspect external engine hardware and fluid levels with exact attention each shift.
• Check accessory drive belt alignment and tension every 50 operating hours.
• Perform oil changes with approved motor lubricant every 4,000 miles.

Commercial Pushrod Fleet Warranty Details

Covered by a 3-Year / 100,000-Mile commercial fleet warranty covering structural block defects and internal parts. The reinforced shipping container contains the remanufactured long block engine, high-flow oil pump, oil pickup tube, complete installation gasket kit, spark plug seals, pre-lube instructions, and hot-test dyno reports.