Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Intake Manifold: Technical Service Bulletins
Aluminum Engine - Gasket Surface Preparation
NO: 09-09-97
GROUP: Engine
DATE: Dec. 19, 1997
SUBJECT:
Gasket Surface Preparation On Aluminum Engine Components
MODELS:
1995
(AA)
Acclaim/Spirit
1995
(AJ)
Lebaron Convertible
1995
(AS)
Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country
1995 - 1998
(FJ)
Avenger/Sebring/Talon
1995 - 1998
(JA)
Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus
1996 - 1998
(JX)
Sebring Convertible
1995 - 1998
(LH)
Concorde/Intrepid/Vision/LHS/New Yorker
1996 - 1998
(NS)
Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country
1995 - 1998
(PL)
Neon
1997
(PR)
Prowler
DISCUSSION:
Many aluminum engine components are being received by the material return center with gouges, scratches, and out of flat conditions on the sealing
surface. Caution must be exercised when cleaning aluminum engine components. The use of solvents and plastic or wooden scrapers are the only
approved methods for removing gasket material.
NOTE:
DO NOT USE METAL SCRAPERS GRINDING DISCS OR ABRASIVES TO CLEAN ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. DAMAGE TO
THE SEALING SURFACE WILL OCCUR.
Engine components received by the material return center will be evaluated for appropriate gasket removal procedures. Components returned with
obvious damage caused by improper gasket removal procedures may be denied for warranty reimbursement.
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