L300 V6-3.0L VIN R (2001)
Timing Belt: Customer Interest
Timing Belt - Coolant Contamination Update
NO: 02-I-07A
DATE: June, 2002
SUBJECT:
Service Information Regarding Timing Belt Coolant Contamination
Due to additional information under PURPOSE, this bulletin has been revised and supersedes bulletin 02-I-07, which should be discarded.
MODELS AFFECTED:
All Saturn L-Series and VUE vehicles equipped with V6 (L81) engines
PURPOSE:
The timing belt on the V6 engine is susceptible to contamination if an engine coolant leak results in coolant leaking onto the timing belt. If this occurs,
the life of the timing belt can be reduced, or could result in the crankshaft and camshaft(s) getting out of time causing the valves to contact the pistons.
Whenever a vehicle is diagnosed to have coolant leaking inside the timing belt cover, a visual inspection of the timing belt should be completed. If there
is any indication that coolant has leaked onto the timing belt (i.e. wetness, staining, etc.) the timing belt should be replaced.
When replacing the water pump, coolant will be spilled onto the timing belt. Replacement of the timing belt due to coolant spillage on the belt is not
necessary. After removing the water pump, flush the coolant off the belt using fresh water and blow the area out with an air hose before reinstalling the
timing belt cover.
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for J0800 (Belt, Camshaft Drive
(Timing) Replace), or if another procedure is performed, refer to the appropriate Electronic Labor Time Guide for the correct Labor Operation Code and
Time.
IMPORTANT:
When it is necessary to replace the timing belt at the same time the engine coolant leak is repaired, submit labor operation J0800 as a "related line" to
the failed labor operation.
DISCLAIMER
