Mini Ram Van L4-134 2.2L SOHC VIN C 2-BBL (1987)
Lifter / Lash Adjuster: Customer Interest
Lash Adjusters - Engine Runs Rough/Black Smoke
Models
1986-1987 E-, G-, H-, J-, K-, & P-Body Vehicles With TBI 2.2L or 2.5L Engines
Subject
Rough Idle After Cold Start
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
December 23, 1988
No.
18-20-88
P-5351 (C18-27)
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
After a cold start, the vehicle will load up, run rough, and may blow black smoke out the exhaust.
DIAGNOSIS
The cold start idle will be normal. As the engine begins to warm up and the temperature gauge starts to move, the engine will run rough and may blow
black smoke. This condition will only last a few minutes and will be worse in ambient temperature below 35~F.
PARTS REQUIRED
8
Lash Adjusters
PN 4240007
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This repair involves the replacement of the lash adjusters, using the service manual procedures.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.
09-85-01-90 . . . . . . . .
2.0 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
07 - Binds, Sticks or Seized
