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Canada - Engine - Cylinder Head Cover Baffle Precautions

Bulletin
TSB2772

Issue Date
January 14, 2010

Title
CYLINDER HEAD COVER BAFFLE PRECAUTIONS

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'93-'09 All Applicable Models

INTRODUCTION:

To prevent damaging the baffle located inside the cylinder head cover care must be taken when adding engine oil. The baffle is designed to deflect oil and should not be used to support the weight of oil fill devices. Rough treatment or the weight of this equipment can place unnecessary stress on the baffle and damage it. Follow the precautions below to avoid damaging the baffle when adding engine oil.






APPLICABILITY:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:

OIL FILLING PRECAUTIONS:










WARNING
Use care when inserting oil fill devices into the head cover. Forcefully inserting oil fill devices or funnels into the oil fill hole may result in baffle damage during the oil fill process. If the baffle DOES become damaged, repair it to prevent any additional engine damage from occurring.


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.