Cirrus V6-2.5L VIN H (1995)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Technical Service Bulletins
Head Gasket - Application
NUMBER: 09-07-99
GROUP: Engine
DATE: Sep. 17, 1999
SUBJECT:
2.5L V-6 Head Gasket Application
MODELS:
1995 - 2000 (FJ) Avenger/Sebring
1995 - 2000 (JA) Cirrus/Stratus/Breeze
1996 - 2000 (JX) Sebring Convertible
NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L V-6 ENGINE.
DISCUSSION:
Changes were made to 2.5L V-6 engines beginning in the 1998 model year. These changes included a new head gasket (Steel) and accompanying piston
changes to compensate for the reduced clearance.
When replacing head gaskets or pistons, it is important to select part numbers for the appropriate year of vehicle/engine that is being serviced. The part
numbers are appropriately identified in the parts catalog and PAIS system.
If a composite gasket was originally on the engine (1995/1996/1997), a composite gasket must be used as a replacement gasket.
CAUTION:
ENGINES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH A COMPOSITE HEAD GASKET MUST USE A COMPOSITE GASKET AS A REPLACEMENT
PART. ENGINE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR IF A COMPOSITE GASKET IS REPLACED WITH A STEEL GASKET.
POLICY: Information Only.
