323 L4-1600 1597cc (1986)
Valve Cover: Customer Interest
Camshaft - Damaged or Seized
Category 1
Applicable Model/s 1986-1988 323
Subject
DAMAGED OR SEIZED CAMSHAFT
Bulletin No. 035/88
Issued
4/18/88
Revised
6/3/88
DESCRIPTION
If you encounter a 323 with a damaged or seized camshaft etc., please check the engine oil to determine if the oil has deteriorated. In severe cases, the oil
may have become muddy or sludged, resulting in a restriction of the engine oil flow to the camshaft.
To reduce the possibility of engine oil deterioration, the crank case ventilation system in the cylinder head cover has been improved since May, 1988
production. Still, changing oil at the prescribed intervals is mandatory to prevent oil deterioration.
IMPORTANT:
The following information should be recommended to the customer to prevent engine damage due to sludge build-up.
1). Use good quality SF multi-grade engine oil. 2). Change oil periodically at the interval described in the Owner's Manual.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
