Exhaust pipe gasket open end
Mazda technical service bulletin RF-18-03 for 1995-1997 Mazda 626, 2007-2015 Mazda CX-9 and 2000-2003 Mazda MPV.
- Bulletin number
- RF-18-03
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Summary
- EXHAUST PIPE GASKET OPEN END: There has been some concern with the open end of hoop design being considered a defect in the gasket for P/N AJ17-40-305. The end of this ?hoop? is intentionally modified to press fix the gasket on the exhaust pipe. NOTE: The ?hoop? might become larger during shipping, but you can still use it by pressing this portion down when installing.
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