TIMING CHAIN COVER OIL LEAK R AND R PROCEDURE CHANGE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1986 Passenger Cars and Trucks Equipped With 4.3L (VIN Code N or Z), 5.0L (VIN Code F, G, H or Y), or 5.7L (VIN Code 6, 8, K, L or M) Engines

The 1986 Service Manuals state that the front timing chain cover can be removed and reinstalled (R and R) without the removal of the oil pan or oil pan gasket. Due to a change in the oil pan gasket, the oil pan and gasket must now be removed in order to "R and R" the front timing chain cover. If the oil pan and gasket are not removed, it can result in an oil leak at the front of the oil pan.

Use the oil pan "R and R" procedures listed in the appropriate section of the 1986 Service Manual when removal of the front timing chain cover becomes necessary.

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