CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD INFORMATION

MODELS: 1983-84 S/T TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2.0L (LQ5, LQ2, AND LR9) L4 ENGINES

Some S/T truck engines may develop coolant loss which may be due to a cracked cylinder head. the crack develops across the #3 intake valve spring seat area and continues across and behind the #2 and #3 exhaust valve spring seat. With the aid of dye cheek, the crack is visible to the unaided eye (see Figure No. 1).

If this condition should be encountered, the cylinder head should be replaced.

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