Body - Cracks In Left Motor Compartment Side Rails
88chevy11Number: 85-223-2A
Section: 2A
Date: MAY, 1988
Subject: IMPROVED REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR CRACKS IN LEFT ENGINE COMPARTMENT SIDE RAILS (INNER)
Model and Year: 1982-85 CAMARO WITH BASE SUSPENSION
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some 1982-85 Camaro models with base suspension may experience a crack on the inside surface of the engine compartment side rail.
To repair this condition:
1. Disconnect battery and remove wheel.
2. Remove all coatings to bare metal, using sand blasting or equivalent method 1/2 inch either side of crack.
3. Drill a 1/4 inch hole at the end of the crack.
4. M.I.G. weld the crack using American Welding Society Standard E7056 wire, and 75% Argon 25% C02 gas.
NOTICE: ONLY M.I.G. IS APPROVED FOR THIS APPLICATION. GAS AND ARC WELDING ARE NOT APPROVED.
5. If necessary, dress weld flash in area of service bracket mounting (Step 7).
6. Follow manufacturer's recommendations for painting repaired areas to restore corrosion protection. Also add corrosion protection to inside of rail using GM anti-rust compound 1052916 or equivalent.
7. Install service bracket kit per instructions contained in the kit.
1982 Models Kit, P/N 10094841
1983 - 85 models Kit, P/N 10094842
8. Install wheel.
Labor Operation Number: T1329
Labor Time: 2.0 Hours