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Engine Oil Drain Plug: Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Oil Drain Plug - Revised Torque Specification

Number 84-6 (Gasoline)-1A

Date 11/83

Subject:

REVISED ENGINE OIL DRAIN PLUG TORQUE SPECIFICATION - 1984 2000 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L ENGINES

Please discard original bulletin 84-6 (Gasoline)-1..

The drain plug washer for the 2.0L engine has been changed from nylon to copper. The torque specification has been increased in order to insure proper
sealing.
OLD SPECIFICATION (Nylon Washers)

20-27 N-m 15-20 ft.lbs.
NEW SPECIFICATION (Copper Washers)

41-51 N-m 30-38 ft.lbs.

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