Cherokee 2WD L6-242 4.0L VIN M FI (1987)
Cylinder Head Gasket: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Head Gasket Leaks/Seepage
NO.:
09-11-92
GROUP:
Engine
DATE:
Aug. 24, 1992
SUBJECT:
Head Gasket Leaks/ Seepage - 4.0L Engine
MODELS:
1987-1992
(MJ) Comanche
(XJ) Cherokee
(YJ) Wrangler
1993
(ZJ) Grand Cherokee
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, may experience engine oil leaks/seepage from the head gasket along the right hand side (tappet rail) of the
engine. A new cylinder head gasket is now available. The new gasket has beaded silicone sealer on both sides to eliminate leakage/seepage.
DIAGNOSIS:
Verify the oil leak/seepage is coming from the cylinder head gasket by visual inspection, or using fluorescent tracer dye or by doing a low pressure leak
test.
PARTS REQUIRED:
1
Gasket, Cylinder Head 53020219
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
This repair involves replacement of the cylinder head gasket with a revised gasket.
1.
Remove the cylinder head gasket as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
2.
Install the revised cylinder head gasket as outlined in the appropriate service manual.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No. 09-35-30-91 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 3.4 Hrs.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Air Conditioning Equipped 09-35-30-61 ................................................................................................................................................................. 0.4 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
65 - Leaks
