HT4100 COOLANT LOSS - NEW ADAPTER PIPE REPLACEMENT

MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1984 DEVILLES, BROUGHAMS, ELDORADOS AND SEVILLES

This bulletin supersedes Serviceman Bulletin 84-36, Group 6A, which should be destroyed.

A new thermostat adapter pipe kit (P/N 1628921) has been released for servicing the HT4100 engine. This kit, as illustrated in Figure 1, contains one adapter pipe, one washer, one clip, and two "O" rings; and will: (1) provide an easier procedure for replacing a leaking adapter pipe and/or "O" ring; and, (2) aid in the installation of the intake manifold in repairs when the water pump is not removed.

When replacing the adapter pipe to correct a coolant leak, follow steps 1 through 16 as listed below.

When installing the adapter to aid in installation of the intake manifold, follow steps 8 through 16 as listed below.

Thermostat Adapter Replacement Procedure

1. Drain coolant to below thermostat level.

2. Remove thermostat.

3. Remove engine water temperature sensor.

4. Remove vacuum hose from vacuum pump and move aside.

5. Remove A/C compressor front adjustment brace from the lower thermostat housing.

6. Cut adaptor pipe between intake manifold and thermostat housing into two pieces.

7. Remove lower thermostat housing.

8. Clean manifold "O" ring seat.

9. Clean thermostat housing "O" ring seats.

10. With both "O" rings greased, install new adapter pipe into intake manifold as far as it will go as shown in Figure 1.

11. Using a new "O" ring at water pump, install the lower thermostat housing.

12. Install the two bolts at lower thermostat housing; do not tighten.

13. Slide adapter into thermostat housing, keeping the loose ring and "O" ring in the manifold.

14. Install spring clip between stationary rib and loose ring.

15. Tighten the two bolts at lower thermostat housing.

16. Install A/C compressor front adjustment brace to lower thermostat housing.

17. Install vacuum hose to vacuum pump.

18. Install engine water temperature sensor.

19. Install thermostat.

20. Fill with coolant.

21. Check for leaks.

For warranty purposes, when installing only the thermostat adapter pipe (steps 1 through 16), use labor Operation No. T6098 at .6 hour.

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