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Engine - Aluminum Component Thread Repair

No: LTB00183

Issue: 2

Date: 07 JAN 2009

ISSUE '2' CHANGES ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN GRAY.

SECTION: 303
Aluminum Engine Components Thread Repair





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

Where applicable, damaged threads of aluminum engine components may now be repaired in lieu of replacing the affected component by using a 'thread repair kit' such as Heli-Coil(R).

Action:

In the event it becomes necessary to repair damaged threads, follow the instructions provided with the thread repair kit.

PARTS:

Heli-Coil(R) Thread Repair Kit (or similar) Sourced Locally





WARRANTY

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Repair damaged threads by following the instructions supplied with the thread repair kit.