EXCESS PAINT IN FLYWHEEL MOUNT HOLES (GOODWRENCH MOTOR 2.5L)

SUBJECT: EXCESS PAINT IN FLYWHEEL MOUNTING HOLES 2.5L GOODWRENCH ENGINE, P/N 10101781 CLEAN MOUNTING HOLES

MODELS/YEARS: 1984-86 CUTLASS CIERA

Condition: Incorrect clamp load on flywheel bolts.

Cause: Paint accumulation in the crankshaft flywheel mounting holes. This will result in an inadequate (false) torque condition. The flywheel may appear secure, however, it can begin to loosen under normal engine operating conditions and the mounting holes in the flywheel may elongate.

Correction: The flywheel mounting hole threads should be cleaned out by retapping with a M-10X1.5-6H standard tap.

NOTE: THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO GOODWRENCH PARTIAL ENGINES ONLY (P/N 10101781)

(NOTE: THE CORRECT SECTION NUMBER FOR THIS BULLETIN IS 6A. PLEASE MAKE THIS CORRECTION ON YOUR COPY(IES) OR DTB 86-T-77.)

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