Skyhawk L4-112 1.8L Turbo VIN J FI (1984)
Timing Belt: Technical Service Bulletins
Timing Belt - Adjustment of Revised New Belt
Bulletin
86-6-13
Date
Apr. 86
Ref. No.
86-106-6
SUBJECT:
TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT
MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1986 1.8L OHC ENGINE (VIN CODE O & VIN CODE J)
NOTICE:
ALL BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS ARE TO BE MADE ON A COLD ENGINE. THIS IS A PROCEDURAL CHANGE FROM
PREVIOUS BULLETINS AND SECTION 6A1-12, STEP 5, OF THE 1986 SERVICE MANUAL. ALSO PLEASE DISCARD ALL
PREVIOUS 1.8L OHC ENGINE TIMING BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS.
A new 20 mm wide timing belt, Part No. 90234902 has been released for production and service on 1982 thru 1986 1.8L OHC engines.
After a new timing belt is installed and tensioned, the engine must be turned over (without starting) approximately 10 revolutions. As the new belt takes a
set position, a substantial tension loss will occur, and the timing belt must then be re-tensioned.