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  Defect Investigation of Timing Chain Failure

Investigation of Timing Chain Failure

Subject: Timing chain failure
Components covered:
  • Gasoline engine
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 16, 1984. It was closed on Jul. 17, 1984. Timing chain failure
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1981 Ford Escort
  • 1982 Ford Escort
  • 1981 Mercury Lynx
  • 1982 Mercury Lynx

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