NEW DESIGN CYL. HEAD GASKETS 90 DEGREE 'V' ENGINES

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987 AND PAST MODEL YEAR PASSENGER AND TRUCK VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.3L, 5.OL AND 5.7L 90 DEGREE V ENGINES

An improved cylinder head gasket of composite construction has been released to replace the metal gasket. The new gasket has improved sealing capabilities. The new part numbers shown below should be used for service.

Application Cylinder Head Gasket ------------ -------------------- 4.3L Passenger and Truck 10066080 5.OL Passenger and Truck 10066081 5.7L Passenger and Truck 10066082

Engines manufactured after the following build dates should have the composite gasket.

Engine Build Date Engine Build Code ------ ---------- ----------------- 4.3L May 15,1987 T0515XXX

5.0L July 1,1987 V0701XXX K0701XXX

5.7L July 1,1987 V0701XXX K0701XXX

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