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11/6/2009 Multi-Layer Steel (MLS) Head Gasket Installation Procedures for Chrysler 2.0L and 2.4L Engines The MLS gasket was released for production, as a running change, in the 1999 model year for all models except FJ. The new gasket provides superior sealing characteristics but will require extra care i... 10/30/2009 Caterpillar Piston Manufacturers' Casting Numbers vs. Part Numbers Casting numbers in the skirt or body of the piston may not represent the actual part number of which the casting has been machined. Depending on the manufacturer, one piston casting could be used ... 10/28/2009 BMW Head Bolt Threads Pulling Out of Block During Engine Reassembly Affects all BMW models equipped with M52TU and M54 engines 10/28/2009 Sheared Crankshaft Sprocket Keys Found on Some GM 6.2L Diesel Engines This bulletin affects 1982-1989 Light-Duty Trucks, G and H Vans with 6.2L diesel engines 10/21/2009 Installing Valve Guide Liners The first step for installing bronze guide liners is to assemble the parts for the boring reamer. Install the bushing, then the spring, and finally the retainer. You now have a reamer kit. Insert th... 10/21/2009 Coolant Leak from Front Right Side of BMW M52TU Cylinder Head Cylinder heads with a machining flaw (hair line crack) may have been installed on M52TU engines in production on a limited number of vehicles. 10/19/2009 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: October 2009 Valve Spring Clarification There are many misconceptions on the visual inspect 10/15/2009 Loss of Oil Pressure on Audi 2.8L Engines Affects 2.8L V6 Engines with Engine Code AAH (All Model Years). Immediately after starting, the oil pressure warning light remains lit. 10/15/2009 Front Crankshaft Bolt Service Caution for 2001-2008 Mazda 2.3L Engines When removing or replacing the crankshaft pulley, always be sure to follow the service manual procedures. The crankshaft pulley is not keyed to the crankshaft and when loosened, it may move out of p... 10/15/2009 Sludgy Saab May Rattle Your Chain Various conditions can cause the formation of oil sludge in the engine or a rattling noise from the timing chain and balancer shaft chain. 10/9/2009 Whine, Whistle, Ringing Noise Complaints on 2004-2005 Cadillac 3.6L Engines Replacing the crankshaft harmonic balancer is recommended if noise is isolated to the front of engine and balance is three-spoke design. 10/8/2009 Uncovering the Culprits That Cause Head Gaskets to Fail The first symptoms of a failing head gasket are usually a slow loss of coolant with no visible leaks, engine overheating and/or a check engine light with cylinder misfire codes. 10/7/2009 Head Gasket Leaks/Seepage Found in 1987-93 Jeep 4.0L Engines Some vehicles equipped with a 4.0L engine, may experience engine oil leaks/seepage from the head gasket along the right hand side (tappet rail) of the engine. 9/30/2009 Very Faint Engine Whine Noise Reported on Some GM 3.6L Engines A very faint engine whine-type noise heard at speeds of 0-30 mph at 1,000-2,500 rpm may be caused by the primary camshaft drive chain. 9/30/2009 Manifold Makeover - Increasing Engine Power An intake manifold is an integral part of the induction system that has to match the airflow characteristics of the cylinder head and camshaft, as well as the displacement and rpm range of the engine. 9/28/2009 Engine Builder Shop Solutions: September 2009 Parts Disposal I had a customer who needed a timing belt for a 3.5L Mitsubishi. He purchased a core engine to complete the build. There are a few different setups for that engine depending on t... 9/24/2009 General Information for 60 Series Detroit Diesel Engines The Series 60 engine is an in-line 6 cylinder, with wet replaceable liners, overhead cam and electronic engine control. These engines are mostly used in class 8 trucks, but can also be found in indu... 9/24/2009 Installing Exhaust Guides in 366-396 cid and 427-454 cid GM Big Block Engines The valve guide may not be replaceable in some of the above GM Big Block engines. Because of GM's factory production method of placing the valve guides in the head castings after the cylinder head was... 9/24/2009 Revised Timing Belt and Tensioner Setup Procedure for 1998-2000 Ford 2.0L Engines This article is being published to provide the correct procedure for setting up cam timing belt and tensioner, due to the procedure being inaccurate in the service manual. 9/21/2009 Proper Oil Recycling Techniques are Good for Business, Environment When you live in rural America, things are a bit different than being in a major metropolitan city. And having lived in both, my perspectives have changed. 9/16/2009 Engine Whine Sounds at Idle Reported on Some Chrysler 6.1L Engines This bulletin describes procedures for diagnosing the whine sound, and if necessary, recommending an oil viscosity change with addition of an oil viscosity label attached to the engine cover. 9/16/2009 Fix is a Snap for Noisy 2.0L, 2.4L Chrysler Engines A strange noise while the vehicle is in park and the engine is running may cause concern to owners of some Chrysler vehicles. 9/15/2009 Procedures for Checking Straightness on 1992-2003 Ford Aluminum Cylinder Heads Aluminum cylinder heads and blocks require flatness checks prior to gasket installation to ensure the component part is not out of factory speclflcation. 9/11/2009 Hyundai 2.7L V6 Rocker Cover Ventilation System Change The rocker cover ventilation system has been changed on all 2.7L V6 engines. The blow-by nipple and hose has been deleted from both rocker covers. 9/11/2009 Cooler 'Heads' Prevail - Pouring Over GM's LT1 Engine and Reverse-Flow Technology The LT1 engine was used in a variety of General Motors models, including 1992-'96 Corvette (Y-body), 1993-'97 Camaro and Firebird (F-body), and 1994-'96 Chevy Caprice and Impala (B-body), Buick Roadma...

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