Engine - Blue Smoke During Start-Up

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Article No. 89-10-7

EXHAUST - BLUE SMOKE DURING START-UP - VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/15/86

MERKUR: 1985-87 XR4TI


ISSUE: Blue smoke from the exhaust during initial start-up may be caused by valve seals that are allowing oil to leak into the combustion chamber.

ACTION: Install new intake and exhaust valve stem seals that are made from an improved sealing material. These seals were put on production engines built after 7/15/86. Refer to the Merkur XR4Ti Shop Manual, Section 21-05 for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E7ZZ-6571-A Intake Seal Pkg. of 4 B
E7ZZ-6571-B Exhaust Seal Pkg. of 4 B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 87-11-10, 87-11-11
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage, Major Component Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891007A Install Intake & Exhaust 2.1 Hrs.
Seals
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
6571 24
OASIS CODES: 4101, 4600, 4700