SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SEC. 7A SEALANT CHANGE

SUBJECT: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE - SECTION 7A - SEALANT CHANGE

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992-93 GEO STORM R-MODEL

Application: 1992-93 Geo Storm

This bulletin supersedes service information contained in the 1992-93 Geo Storm Service Manuals (ST371-92 and ST371-93, respectively). When servicing the engines or the KD400 3-speed automatic transaxle, do not use RTV silicone sealant GM P/N 1052917 as outlined in the Service Manual procedures. Use Loctite(R)* 599 RTV silicone sealant, or equivalent. When servicing the JF403E 4-speed automatic transaxle, use Loctite(R) 518 gasket maker sealant GM P/N 1052942, or equivalent. Do not use RTV silicone sealant.

*We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from other sources.

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