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Engine - Coolant Loss

Bulletin 84-6-34

Date July '84


Ref. No. 84-243-6
SUBJECT: CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD ON 1.8L AND 2.0L

L4 ENGINES


MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-84 SKYHAWKS EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L (VIN CODE G) and 2.0L (VIN CODE B AND P) L4 ENGINES

CYLINDER HEAD CRACK DETECTION:




Some Skyhawks equipped with the above engines may develop coolant loss which may be due to a cracked cylinder head. The crack develops across the #6 intake valve spring seat area and continues across and behind the #4 and #5 exhaust valve spring seat. With the aid of dye check, the crack is visible to the unaided eye. See Illustration.