Civic Wagon 4WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC (D16A6) MFI (1989)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Customer Interest
Engine - Cylinder Head Gasket Leaks
97-047
November 10, 1997
Applies To: 1988 - 95 Civic - All, except VTEC
Head Gasket Leaks
(Supersedes 97-047, dated September 29, 1997)
PROBLEM
The head gasket leaks oil externally or allows coolant into the combustion chambers.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install the new style cylinder head gasket and the new head bolts in the Cylinder Gasket Kit listed under PARTS INFORMATION. Use the cylinder head
bolt torque sequence described in this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
Cylinder Gasket Kit: H/C ***0031
Kit includes:
Cylinder Head Gasket (new-style):
P/N 12251-P01-004, H/C 4489530
Cylinder Head Bolts
(10 required, use with new-style gasket):
P/N 90005-PM3-004, H/C 2894988
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed part:
P/N 12251-PM5-S02 [NEW]
H/C 4032470
Defect code:
060
Contention code: B06
Skill level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Service Manager or your Zone Office. You
must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the cylinder head. (See Cylinder Head Removal in section 6 of the appropriate service manual.)