Oil Cooler Housing - New Soldering Methods

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Subject: Engine Oil Cooler - Oil Leakage From Cooler Housing


Model(s): 80/90 Model Year 1988-1990
With 3A - 4 cyl. Engines
Group: 17

Number: 90-02

Date: 07/31/90
Cause: Welded seam on oil cooler housing.


Production: New soldering methods applied to welding seam of oil cooler housing.

As of: May 1989
VIN: 8A_LA000140 (3A - 4 cyl. only)

Parts with improved seam are marked with a 5/89 or later date designation on housing surface.


Service: Replace cooler housing with improved version if oil leakage is evident.