Merkur Xr4ti L4-140 2.3L SOHC Turbo (1985)
Valve Guide Seal: Customer Interest
Engine - Blue Smoke During Start-Up
Article No. 89-10-7
EXHAUST - BLUE SMOKE DURING START-UP - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/15/86
MERKUR:
1985-87 XR4TI
ISSUE:
Blue smoke from the exhaust during initial start-up may be caused by valve seals that are allowing oil to leak into the combustion chamber.
ACTION:
Install new intake and exhaust valve stem seals that are made from an improved sealing material. These seals were put on production
engines built after 7/15/86. Refer to the Merkur XR4Ti Shop Manual, Section 21-05 for service details.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E7ZZ-6571-A
Intake Seal Pkg. of 4
B
E7ZZ-6571-B
Exhaust Seal Pkg. of 4
B
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 87-11-10, 87-11-11
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Major Component Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
891007A
Install Intake & Exhaust
2.1 Hrs.
Seals
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6571
24
OASIS CODES:
4101, 4600, 4700