Engine - Oil Pan Difficult to Remove: Overview
BULLETIN NO.: 01-T-24ISSUE DATE: May, 2001
CATEGORY TYPE: Engine-11
CATEGORY: Mechanical
CORPORATION NO.: 01-06-01-014
SUBJECT:
Oil Pan Difficult to Remove or Install
(Replace with Redesigned Oil Pan)
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2001 Saturn S-Series vehicles equipped with DOHC (RPO LLO) engines and manual transaxle (RPO MP3) manufactured prior to VIN 1Z213987
CONDITION:
Oil pans are difficult to remove and may be bent upon removal. The oil pan should not be reused.
CAUSE:
Interference fit upon disassembly with the crankshaft bearing tie plate and flywheel.
CORRECTION:
Install new oil pan assembly P/N 21015428.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period. submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System for J1000 (Pan and/or Gasket, Oil Pan - Replace)
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