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OIL LEAK AT ROCKER COVER (INSTALL GASKET PROPERLY)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1985 & 86 3.OL (VIN CODE L) V-6 ENGINES 1986 3.8L (VIN CODES B & 3) V-6

Care should be taken when installing or replacing rocker arm cover gaskets on the above engines. The gasket is preformed to fit the contour of the rocker arm cover and should be installed accordingly. (See illustration).

Failure to correctly install the gasket could create a path for leaks in this area.


Object Number: 86953  Size: FS

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