Engine: Description and Operation

DESCRIPTION

The 2.4 Liter (148 cu. in.) in-line four cylinder engine is a double over head camshaft design with mechanical lash tappets and four valves per cylinder design. This engine is NOT free-wheeling; meaning that the pistons will contact the valves in the event of a timing chain failure.

The cylinders are numbered from front of the engine to the rear. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.





The engine serial number (1) is located on the rear of the cylinder block behind the oil pan. The serial number is visible with the oil pan in place. The serial number contains engine build date information.