Is there more than one type of main bearing thrust washer for Chrysler 3.5L engines?
The AERA Technical Com-mittee offers the following information regarding a main bearing caution for 1993-2006 Chrysler 3.5L VIN F, G K, M & V engines. These engines use two different styles for controlling crankshaft end thrust. One style is a flanged thrust bearing and the other is a thrust washer arrangement. The cylinder blocks are also different to accommodate the specific style of thrust control bearing. Careful examination of the bearing type before inspection and parts ordering will prove beneficial as some aftermarket bearing suppliers only provide one style thrust. As described in most catalogs, early engines use the flanged thrust bearing, while 1999 and later engines use the thrust washer design. Some of our installers have complained of coolant loss on 6.0L Ford engines. Any solutions? The AERA Technical Committee offers the following caution on coolant loss for 2002-2006 Ford 6.0L VIN P diesel engines. This caution comes after numeruous reports of head gasket replacement d
