Engine - Oil Leak At Oil Pan Area
Bulletin 84-6-1Date Oct. '83
Ref. No. 83-236-60
SUBJECT: OIL LEAK AT OIL PAN AREA
MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-83-84 SKYHAWKS EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L (VIN CODE O) ENGINES
Some comments have been received concerning oil leaks at the oil pan gasket on 1.8L OHC engines as well as loose pan bolts.
When it is found that the oil leak at the oil pan is caused by loose pan bolts, remove the bolts and apply Loctite or equivalent to the thread area and reinstall the bolts. The torque specifications for the pan bolts is 5 N-m (4 ft.lbs.).
The pan installation procedure is found on page 6A2-13 of the 1984 Service Manual.