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Engine - Oil Leaks From Oil Cooler Oil Seal

Classification:
EM05-008

Reference:
ITB06-009

Date:
March 30, 2006

VQ30 AND VQ35; ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2000-2004 I30 / I35 (CA33)
2003-2006 FX35 (S50)

IF YOU CONFIRM

Engine oil has accumulated on the engine block below the engine oil cooler area.

ACTION





^ Inspect the engine oil filter, engine oil cooler, and the oil cooler gasket using Fluorescent Oil Dye J-28431-6 and Black Light from the A/C Leak Detection Kit J-43926 to determine which component is leaking. Additional dye and lights can be ordered from TECH-MATE.

^ If the oil is leaking from the oil filter or engine oil cooler housing, this bulletin does not apply.

^ If the oil is leaking from the oil cooler rubber gasket, replace the rubber gasket.

Notes:
Do not replace the complete engine oil cooler assembly.

^ See the respective ESM and section for replacement of the gasket.





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