A/T - Valve Body Cover or Oil Pan Leaks

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Bulletin Number: 88-7-10
Reference Number: 877112
Publish Date: 1/88
TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY COVER OR OIL PAN

Subject: LEAKS - SERVICE INFORMATION ON APPLYING SEALANT TO OIL PAN BOLTS

Models ALL 1980-88 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH

Affected: THM 125/125C (MD9)

FIGURE 1:

BULLETIN COVERS: (Figure 1)

Whenever the side cover or bottom pan has been removed on any THM 125/125C it is necessary to use LOCTITE 242 (or equivalent) to reduce the potential for leaks on the following bolts: (Refer to Figure 1)

(1) Valve Body Cover Bolt Hole
(2) Valve Body Cover Bolt Hole
(3) Oil Pan Bolt Hole
SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description

12345382 Loctite 242 (or equivalent)

SERVICE NOTES:

Clean the bolts with a suitable solvent to insure that it is free of dirt and oil. Apply Loctite 242 (or equivalent) to each bolt per the sealant manufacturer's instructions and allow the compound to fully cure according to the sealant manufacturer's recommendations.