Engine - Oil Leaks From Left Front of Engine
Section Title: EngineTSB No. TS 06 02244R2
Division: Automotive
Category: Technical
SUBJECT:
OIL LEAKING FROM LEFT FRONT OF ENGINE
MODEL(S):
GRAND VITARA (SQ625) / XL-7 (JA627)
YEAR:
1999-2003
AFFECTED VIN(S):
~JS3TX92V-34111669
~J53TY92V-34103760
~JS3TD62V-34104519
~JS3TE62V-34101455
CONDITION:
Engine oil leaking down left front of engine.
CORRECTION:
If the condition appears to be only light (weepage/seepage) it may be due to dirt accumulating on engine protective coating applied during manufacturing. This condition can be corrected by cleaning the affected area.
If the condition is oil leaking down left front of engine remove the timing cover according to Section 6 of the applicable SQ 625 / JA 627 Service Manual. Thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces of the cover block and cylinder head of any oil old sealer and dirt. Replace front crankshaft seal. Reseal; paying particular attention to the areas noted in this bulletin.
REVISION:
Addition of detailed diagram of where Suzuki Bond 1207B and minimum length of sealer to be applied. See Step 3.
PART(S) INFORMATION:
FRONT TIMING CHAIN COVER RESEAL
1. Clean sealing surface on timing chain cover, crankcase, cylinder block and cylinder heads. Remove oil, old sealant, and dust from sealing surface.
2. Apply sealant "A": Suzuki Bond 1207F (# 99000-31250) to timing chain cover sealing surface area as shown in the figure. Ensure proper sealant bead. Do not over apply.
3. Apply sealant "B": Suzuki Bond 1 207B (# 99104-31140) to the mating surfaces of the cylinder heads and cylinder block as shown.
4. Use a plastic scraper as a jig to force the sealer into the air gap formed by the cylinder head, block and head gasket as shown in call-out "A" below. There are four areas "B" where this must be performed.
NOTE:
Failure to perform this step will result in oil leaks that will migrate down the front side of the engine block. This may appear and be misdiagnosed as a crankshaft oil seal leak.