Engine - Repair Tips to Avoid Potential Damage

Article No.
92-25-2

Dec. 2, 1992

^ GENERAL ENGINE REPAIR PRACTICES AND SERVICE TIPS TO AVOID POTENTIAL ENGINE DAMAGE

^ ENGINE - GENERAL ENGINE REPAIR PRACTICES AND SERVICE TIPS



FORD:
1988-93 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, FESTIVA, MUSTANG, TAURUS, TEMPO, THUNDERBIRD
1989-93 PROBE

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-92 MARK VII
1988-93 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOPAZ, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1991-93 CAPRI
1993 MARK VIII

MERKUR:
1988-89 SCORPIO, XR4TI

LIGHT TRUCK:
1988-90 BRONCO II
1988-93 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1991-93 EXPLORER
1993 VILLAGER



ISSUE:
Engines examined under the 6/60 Warranty Program indicate that some engines have been damaged by abrasive grit and debris. Use of abrasive grinding discs to remove gasket material from the engine sealing surfaces during repair procedures can contribute to engine damage/wear. Airborne debris and abrasive grit from the grinding disc may enter the engine through exposed cavities, causing premature wear and eventual engine damage.

ACTION:
We recommend not using abrasive grinding discs to remove engine gasket material. Use manual gasket scrapers for removing gasket material from the engine sealing surfaces.



CAUTION:
TAKE ADDED CARE TO PREVENT SCRATCHING OR GOUGING ALUMINUM SEALING SURFACES.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES:
499000