SPARK PLUG HOLE THREAD DAMAGE SPARK PLUG RECESS RETENTION

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987 'J-L AND Y' CARS WITH LL8 (VIN CODE 1) L-4 ENGINES, LT3 (VIN CODE M) OHC-4 ENGINES, LT2 (VIN CODE K) OHC-4 ENGINES, LB6 (VIN CODE W) V6 ENGINES, AND L98 (VIN CODE B) V8 ENGINES

Contamination in the spark plug recess is not a new concern for any engine. However, for the above engines with aluminum heads, this collected debris could cause spark plug hole thread damage.

Continued good service practice of dirt removal for this engine, as well as others, during spark plug removal and installation should be maintained. This "extra care" will lessen any unnecessary followup engine repairs and hence eliminate dissatisfied customers.

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