Caravelle L4-135 2.2L SOHC (1985)
Exhaust Pipe: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust Flex Joint - Leakage/Noise
1984-1985 2.2L Turbo Engines - All Emission Markets
Subject
Exhaust Flex Joint Squeak and/or Exhaust Leakage
Index
EXHAUST
Date
July 1 1985
No.
11-01-85
P-2328
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
This bulletin describes the use of a new and improved stainless steel foil wrapped exhaust seal ring to resolve two complaint conditions as outlined
below.
The foil wrapped exhaust seal ring entered new vehicle production in March, 1985.
Condition 1
Exhaust flex joint (seal ring) "chirp" or "squeak" which is most noticeable when shifting from neutral to drive or reverse.
Condition 2
Momentary exhaust leak during engine rotation under acceleration.
PARTS REQUIRED
1 Exhaust Seal Ring (turbo only)
PN 4301436
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Install new seal ring following the respective year service manual procedure.
To ensure a snug fit of the seal ring to the exhaust pipe, the pipe tip should be gradually expanded using an exhaust pipe expander tool until the seal ring
fits snug to the pipe tip.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty
TIME ALLOWANCE:
Labor Operation No.
11-20-05-90.............................0.3 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
65 - Leaks
