Shadow Convertible L4-135 2.2L SOHC VIN D FI (1992)
Oil Filter Adapter: Customer Interest
Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Filter Bracket
NO.:
09-14-92
GROUP:
Engine
DATE:
Sep. 21, 1992
SUBJECT:
Engine Oil Leak At Oil Filter Bracket To Block
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L ENGINE WITH ENGINE BUILD DATES 7-031 THROUGH 7-212.
MODELS:
1992
(AA) Acclaim/Spirit/LeBaron Sedan
(AC) Dynasty
(AG) Daytona
(AJ) LeBaron Coupe/LeBaron Convertible
(AP) Sundance/Shadow/Shadow Convertible
(AS) Caravan/Grand Caravan/Caravan C/V
Voyager/Grand Voyager
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Customers may complain of an oil leak in the filter bracket area. On vehicles with the engine build dates of 7-031 through 7-212, the surface between the
engine block and oil filter bracket may be mis-machined. This surface may cause an oil leak at the oil filter bracket. A special oil filter bracket gasket is
now available, and will compensate for the surface irregularities.
NOTE:
THE ENGINE BUILD DATE IS LOCATED ON THE TAG ON THE REAR SIDE OF THE AIR INTAKE PLENUM, SEE ILLUSTRATION.
DIAGNOSIS:
Visually inspect for leakage between the engine block and oil filter bracket. Verify the engine build date is from 7-031 through 7-212, if it is, proceed
with the repair procedure.
CAUTION:
USING THIS SPECIAL GASKET ON ENGINE BLOCKS OTHER THAN SPECIFIED, WILL RESULT IN AN OIL LEAK.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
Gasket, Oil Filter Bracket
MD198554
