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Engine - Improved Head Gasket

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Number: 89-283-6A

Section: 6A

Date: December 1989

Corporate Bulletin No.: 836537
Subject: REVISED CYLINDER HEAD GASKET


Model and Year: 1987-89 PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

THIS BULLETIN CANCELS AND SUPERSEDES DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN NO. 89-06-6A, DATED SEPTEMBER 1988. THE 4.3L ENGINE APPLICATION AND PART NUMBER HAS BEEN ADDED. ALL COPIES OF 89-06-6A SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

A cylinder head gasket with improved sealing characteristics is now available for service use on all 4.3L, 5.0L and 5.7L engine applications. The applicable part numbers are listed below:

Application Cylinder Head Gasket P/N

4.3L Engines 10105110

5.0L Engines 10105115

5.7L Engines 10105117

These parts are currently available from GMSPO.

When replacing head gaskets on vehicles under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Numbers: J0500 - Right Bank J0501 - Left Bank J0507 - Both Banks

Refer to Labor Time Guide for applicable labor times for various models.