| Subject: | Design Change to Water Pump Used on L61 Engine |
| Models: | 2003 Saturn ION and VUE Vehicles |
| with 2.2L, 4 Cylinder
Engine (VIN F -- RPO L61) Built in Sping Hill after 1/24/03 |
| Attention: | General Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, Technician |
Purpose
Spring Hill built L61 engines are produced with a water pump containing a drain
plug that is in a horizontal orientation. The drain plug contains an O-ring that opens
a downward facing drain port. To minimize potential for leaks due to O-ring concerns
(reference TSB 02-T-83), the drain port has been cast shut. This change applies
to all ION and VUE L61 engines produced after January 24, 2003. As current service
parts inventory is used up, these revised pumps will become the only service part
available for service of all L61 engines.
Important: Saturn L-Series vehicles will utilize the
new water pump design for service only.
