Oil Cooler Hose - Checking For Kinks

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. A-2 PG. 195
Service Information
SUBJECT: CHECKING OIL COOLER HOSE FOR KINKS ISSUE: 08/86-867

APPLICATION: 1986 900 TURBOS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



Routing of an automatic transmission oil cooler hose may cause a kink to form in the hose (see arrow). Only certain cars are affected and VIN Serial Nos. are given below:


G2000001 - G2017550


We advise that you inspect this hose at your routine services and correct its routing if necessary.



Routing Instructions:


1. Release the cooler hose from the clips at the radiator cross-member.


2. Re-locate the lower clip on the radiator cross-member to the position shown in the drawing.


3. Re-mount the hose to the upper and lower clip so that a smooth radius of the hose is achieved.
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use Failure Coding: 26134-22-0-01-05.