Exhaust Manifold - Cracking
Model Year 1982Bulletin No. 82-I-246
File In Group 64
Number
41
Date Dec. '83
SUBJECT: EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKING
MODELS AFFECTED: 1982 SKYHAWKS EQUIPPED WITH 1.8L (VIN CODE G) ENGINES
Some 1982 1.8L (VIN CODE G) L4 engines may incur cracked exhaust manifolds when subjected to high temperature and high load conditions. A new exhaust manifold assembly has been released and is available under the current part number (14018756).
Replacement of the exhaust manifold assembly requires a change in the outer bolt (#1 and #4 runners) torque specification. These bolts should be torqued to 15-20 N-m (11-15 ft.lbs.).