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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC1996ELDORADO V8-4.6L VIN 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSENGINE - CYLINDER HEAD/BLOCK THREAD REPAIR KIT
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9
Engine - Cylinder Head/Block Thread Repair Kit
1996 Cadillac Eldorado V8-4.6L VIN 9SECTION Engine - Cylinder Head/Block Thread Repair Kit
Bulletin No.: 99-06-01-015A
Date: January 15, 2008
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Thread Repair Kit Available For Damaged Engine Block Bolt Holes
Models:
1993 Cadillac Allante
1996-1999 Cadillac Deville
1993-1999 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville
1994-1999 Cadillac Concours
1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
1999 Marine
with 4.0L or 4.6L Engine (VINs C, Y, 9 - RPOs L47 LD8 L37)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to remove models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-06-01-015 (Section 06 - Engine).
A thread repair kit (Kent-Moore J 42385-500) is available to repair damaged engine block bolt holes for the cylinder head bolts and the crankshaft main bearing bolts. Installation instructions are included with each kit.
Disclaimer
Date: January 15, 2008
INFORMATION
Subject:
New Thread Repair Kit Available For Damaged Engine Block Bolt Holes
Models:
1993 Cadillac Allante
1996-1999 Cadillac Deville
1993-1999 Cadillac Eldorado, Seville
1994-1999 Cadillac Concours
1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora
1999 Marine
with 4.0L or 4.6L Engine (VINs C, Y, 9 - RPOs L47 LD8 L37)
Supercede:
This bulletin is being revised to remove models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 99-06-01-015 (Section 06 - Engine).
A thread repair kit (Kent-Moore J 42385-500) is available to repair damaged engine block bolt holes for the cylinder head bolts and the crankshaft main bearing bolts. Installation instructions are included with each kit.
Disclaimer
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.