Turbocharger oil passing and spilling from cylinder head cover-mounted breather on Mack Truck ASET
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee explains that turbocharger oil passing and spilling from cylinder head cover-mounted breather on Mack Truck ASET
Front engine oil leak on 1999-2003 Suzuki 2.5 & 2.7L engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding a front engine oil leak on 1999-2003 Suzuki 2.5 & 2.7L engines. If oil is observed leaking from the left front of the engine resealing the timing cover may resolve those types of customer complaints. To do so, two types of sealers are recommended
Valve stem seal identification for 1992-2002 Lexus 3.0L engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information regarding valve stem seal identification for 1992-2002 Lexus 3.0L engines. During this period, two different engine models were used, the 3VZFE and the 1MZFE engines. Making sure that you have the correct seals for the right engine and knowing which seals are the intake and
Valve lifter caution on 1994-2002 Chrysler 8.0L VIN E & W, V10 engines
Engine Builders: The AERA reports the following valve lifter caution on 1994-2002 Chrysler 8.0L VIN E & W, V10 engines. If special attention is not given to the lifters or the block during assembly, a valve train noise may result. The lifters that are used in this engine may come with an oil bleed hole
Diagnose and repair repeated heater core leakage/failure on 1984-2003 Ford vehicles
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information that may help installers diagnose and repair repeated heater core leakage/failure on 1984-2003 Ford vehicles. This problem has been reported to occur shortly after engine work has been performed. Leaks may be caused by a chemical reaction called electrolysis. Electrolysis involves an ion exchange between
Head gasket selection for Toro Groundmaster and Roadmaster units with 1982-’99 Peugeot XUD9 diesel engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information for head gasket selection for Toro Groundmaster and Roadmaster units with 1982-’99 Peugeot XUD9 diesel engines. This information should be considered any time the head gasket is replaced. Four different head gasket thickness options are currently available and provide a variety of gasket thickness options
Revised cylinder head installation procedure for 1997-2002 GM 5.7L VIN G engines
Engine Builders: The AERA Technical Committee offers the following information on a revised cylinder head installation procedure for 1997-2002 GM 5.7L VIN G engines, Figure 1. This revised procedure should be used any time the cylinder heads are being installed and supersedes information found in earlierpublished service manuals. Previously published technical bulletin TB 1624 should
Cylinder liner adjustment and compression ring gasket thickness for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) 71 Series diesel engines
Engine Builders: The following information regards cylinder liner adjustment and compression ring gasket thickness for Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC) 71 Series diesel engines. This information should be considered any time liners are replaced. AERA previously published TB 206 concerning compression ring gaskets. This supplements that information. The correct position of the liner top flange is
Timing chain installation procedures on 1998-2002 Chrysler 2.7L DOHC Engines
Engine Builders: The following information may be helpful for your installers regarding timing chain installation procedures on 1998-2002 Chrysler 2.7L DOHC Engines. If the following procedure is not followed correctly, upon start up, valves will bend. Align crankshaft sprocket timing mark to the mark on oil pump housing. NOTE: Lubricate timing chain and guides with
Timing belt installation procedures on 1994-2001 Acura B18 Series engines
Engine Builders: The following information is for installers regarding timing belt installation procedures on 1994-2001 Acura B18 Series engines. Failure to follow these procedures could result in engine damage. Position the crankshaft and the camshaft pulleys as shown in Figure 1 before installing the timing belt. Set the crankshaft so that the No. 1 piston
Reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up.
Engine Builders: There have been reports that some 1999-2001 GM 2.2L VIN 4 engines tend to generate a droning noise that is especially noticeable at approximately 950 rpm after cold start up. GM has identified the source as a natural resonant vibration of the air conditioning alternator drive belt. A revised belt, p/n 12575450, made
Reports of needle bearings being found in the oil pan on some late model GM 4.8L-6.0L engines have been received.
Engine Builders: Reports of needle bearings being found in the oil pan on some late model GM 4.8L-6.0L engines have been received. According to AERA