OIL PAN GASKET LEAKS OIL (INSTALL NEW OIL PAN GASKET)

Subject: OIL PAN GASKET OIL LEAKS (INSTALL NEW OIL PAN GASKET)

Models Affected: 1988-92 LEMANS WITH 1.6L ENGINE

Recently a new oil pan gasket, P/N 90409693 replacing P/N 90353156 was released for production for increased engine durability for the 1988-92 Pontiac LeMans. The new gasket is polymer coated to prevent oil leakage at the gasket interface. Whenever it becomes necessary to replace the oil pan gasket, the new polymer coated gasket should be used.

Gasket replacement should be performed according to the LeMans Service Manual procedure.

Parts are expected to be available on March 2, 1992. In case of limited inventory, parts will be placed on 400 Control to waive VIP surcharges. only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense and all other order types will be placed on backorder until the 400 control is removed.

Labor Operation Number: J1000

Labor Time: 1.4 Hour

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