| SUBJECT: Gasket Surface Preparation On Aluminum Engine Components |
| NO: 09-09-97 |
| GROUP: Engine |
| DATE: Dec. 19, 1997 |
| MODELS: 1995 (M)Acclaim/Spirit 1995 (AJ)Lebaron Convertible 1995 (AS)Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country 1995 - 1998 (FJ)Avenger/Sebring/Talon 1995 - 1998 (JA)Breeze/Cirrus/Stratus 1996 - 1998 (JX)Sebring Convertible 1995 - 1998 (LH)Concorde/lntrepidNision/LHS/New Yorker 1996 - 1998 (NS)Caravan/Voyager/Town & Country 1995 - 1998 (PL)Neon 1997 (PR)Prowler |
| DISCUSSION: Many aluminum engine components are being received by the material return center with gouges, scratches, and out of flat conditions on the sealing surface. Caution must be exercised when cleaning aluminum engine components. The use of solvents and plastic or wooden scrapers are the only approved methods for removing gasket material. NOTE: DO NOT USE METAL SCRAPERS GRINDING DISCS OR ABRASIVES TO CLEAN ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENTS. DAMAGE TO THE SEALING SURFACE WILL OCCUR. Engine components received by the material return center will be evaluated for appropriate gasket removal procedures. Components returned with obvious damage caused by improper gasket removal procedures may be denied for warranty reimbursement. |
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