Engine - Coolant Loss

Bulletin No.T 84-95 File In Group 6A
Number 66
Date Aug. '84
SUBJECT: CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD

MODELS AFFECTED: 1983-1984 CIMARRONS

FIGURE 1 - Head Crack Location:

Some 1983-1984 Cimarrons equipped with a 2.0L engine may develop coolant loss due to a cracked cylinder head. The crack may develop across the #6 intake valve spring seat area and continues across and behind the #4 and #5 exhaust valve spring seats, see Figure 1. It may be necessary to use a dye check to locate the crack.

FIGURE 2 - Julian Date Code Location:

Castings manufactured after Julian code date D-12-4 have a revised casting. The Julian date code is located behind the number 2 and 3 valve spring seats, see Figure 2. All service stock is of the revised casting. The part number for the 2.0L cylinder head is 14033265.
For warranty purposes, use Labor Operation No. J0518 at 7.1 hours to replace the cylinder head.