Info - Enhanced Aluminum Engine Component Thread Repair Process
| Subject: | Enhanced Aluminum Engine Component Thread Repair Process |
| Models: | 1993 Cadillac Allante |
| 1993-2001 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville |
| 1994-1999 Cadillac DeVille Concours |
| 1996-2001 Cadillac DeVille |
| 2000-2001 Cadillac DeVille Touring |
| 1997-2001 Chevrolet Corvette |
| 1998-2001 Chevrolet Camaro |
| 1995-2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (V8) |
| 1999-2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue |
| 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora (V6) |
| 1998-2001 Pontiac Firebird |
| with 2.2 L, 3.5 L, 4.0 L, 4.6 L or 5.7 L Engine (VINs F, H, C, 9, Y, G, S -- RPOs L61, LX5, L47, L37, LD8, LS1, LS6) |
An enhanced thread repair process has been developed for use on General Motors aluminum engine components for the above listed engines. The thread repair kits used for this process represent a significant advancement in aluminum component thread repair, providing consistently repeatable high quality repairs which, when properly performed, will meet or exceed the original specifications. This enhanced thread repair process can, and should, be used to repair aluminum engine components, instead of complete engine replacement, whenever possible. Kent-Moore has distributed these thread repair kits to General Motors dealerships as part of their essential tool packages. The J 43965 Thread Repair Extension Kit has proven to be invaluable in the repair of difficult to access thread repair locations. Listed below are the Engine VINs / RPOs and the applicable Kent-Moore essential tool thread repair kits.
Engine VIN / Engine RPO | Kent-Moore Thread Repair Kit Number |
|---|---|
VIN G, S/ RPO LS1, LS6 | J 42385-100 Main Cap/Head Bolt Kit J 42385-200 General Thread Repair Kit J 42385-300 Fixture and Hardware Kit |
VIN 9, Y, C / RPO L37, LD8, L47 | J 42385-500 Main Cap/Head Bolt Kit J 42385-2000 Thread Repair Kit |
VIN H / RPO LX5 | J 42385-600 Thread Repair Kit J 42385-625 Thread Repair Kit J 42385-650 Thread Repair Kit J 42385-675 Complete Thread Repair Kit Important: J 42385-675 Contains the contents of 600, 625 and 650 Thread Repair Kits) |
VIN F / RPO L61 | J 42385-850 Thread Repair Kit |
ALL | J 43965 Thread Repair Extension Kit |
Consult the appropriate applicable GM Service Manual or Kent-Moore thread repair kit for complete detailed instructions on the proper use of the above thread repair kits.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time |
|---|---|---|
J1900 | Engine Assembly Thread Repair | 0.1-0.3 hr |
Important: This Thread Repair Labor Operation can only be used in conjunction with other component Labor Operation numbers.
