EXP L4-098 1.6L VIN 2 2-bbl (1983)
Exhaust Pipe: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust Manifold Pipe - Exhaust Leaks
Article No. 83-11-4
EXHAUST MANIFOLD PIPE (1.6L H.O. OR EFI) - EXHAUST LEAK OR EXCESSIVE NVH
FORD 1982-83 ESCORT, EXP
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-83 LYNX, LN7
Figure 1
This article cancels and supersedes Article 83-8-4, published in TSB No. 83-8, dated April 19, 1983, and is adding 1982 vehicles equipped with an H.O.
engine to the list of affected vehicles. An exhaust leak or NVH condition on 1982 vehicles equipped with an H.O. engine and 1983 EFI vehicles built
prior to January 19, 1983, may be caused by a weld being broken or torn at the manifold pipe retaining stud located at the steady rest bracket (Figure 1).
1.
Position a large "C" clamp at the exhaust manifold pipe and steady rest bracket then turn the clamp adjustment screw to draw the retaining stud to
its original position on the pipe.
2.
Tack weld the retaining stud head to the manifold pipe using stainless steel welding rod SAE 51409, SAE 30308, or A.M. 363.
3.
Remove the steady rest bracket from the retaining stud and transaxle.
