Colt L4-1468cc 1.5L SOHC (1985)
Carburetor Base Gasket: Customer Interest
Carburetor - Cold Drive Sag On Acceleration
Models
1985 Colt Vehicles (MMC) 1.5L Federal & California Automatic & Manual Transmissions
Subject
Cold Drive Sag Occurring During Acceleration
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
December 16, 1985
No.
18-35-85
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Engine may exhibit sags with a cold engine during moderate to heavy acceleration and a delayed 1st to 2nd upshift on automatic transmission equipped
vehicles.
NOTE:
THIS SERVICE APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE APRIL, 1985. VEHICLES BUILT AFTER APRIL, 1985, WILL
HAVE A REDESIGNED INTAKE MANIFOLD.
PARTS REQUIRED
Federal Parts Kit (including emission label)
PN MD104628
California Parts Kit (including emission label)
PN MD104629
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1.
Drain cooling system by about two quarts.
2.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
3.
Remove throttle cable.
4.
Remove carburetor assembly.
5.
Remove old carburetor base gasket.
6.
Install new base gasket on intake manifold and install plate on it.
