Pressure Test Access Plug - Oil Leak

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FILE IN S.I. Man VOL. I

SEC. A-4 PG. 99
Service Information

SUBJECT: OIL LEAK AT PLUG FOR PRESSURE TEST ISSUE: 09/86-886 ACCESS

APPLICATION: 1986 900 MODELS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION



Some of the plugs at the pressure test access point may have incorrectly machined threads. Bad threads can cause an oil leak. The following cars with the BW37 may be affected:

G2018264 - G2022242 G3013632 - G3016585 G7020091 - G7025438

Leaks may be corrected by simply replacing the defective plug with a new one, but only when a leak is detected. Not all cars are affected. Extra sealant is not required.

Plug P/N 93-17-165

When replacing a plug, tighten the new plug to 4-5 ft.lbs. (5.4-6.8 N-m).
Warranty Information: For warranty claims, use failure coding 44206-57-0-01-05. Time allowance is 0. hour which should be entered in the Straight Time area.