Aluminum Engine Component Thread Repair Process (00-06-01-016)

ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENT THREAD REPAIR PROCESS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

ENHANCED ALUMINUM ENGINE COMPONENT THREAD REPAIR PROCESS

Model(s): 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

All with 2.2L, 3.5L, 4.0L, 4.6L or 5.7L Engine (VINs F, H, C, 9, Y, G, S - RPOs L61, LX5, L47, L37, LD8, LS1, LS6)

Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System

Bulletin No.: 00-06-01-016

Date: August, 2000

SERVICE INFORMATION

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

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