Chevrolet Equinox Service Manual: Valve Lifter Priming Caution
Caution:Ensure each valve lifter is filled with clean engine oil andthe valve lifter does not tip over (plunger down) before theinstallation of the valve lifters. The loss of oil in the valvelifter lower pressure chamber or the dry stroking/cycling of thevalve lifter plunger will allow air to travel into the highpressure chamber of the valve lifter. Air in the high pressurechamber of the valve lifter may not be purged causing extensiveengine component damage.
Belt Dressing Caution
Caution:Do not use belt dressing on the drive belt. Belt dressingcauses the breakdown of the composition of the drive belt. Failureto follow this recommendation will damage the drive belt. ...
Clearcoat/Ultraviolet Screeners Caution
Caution:Removing more than 0.5-mils of the clearcoat canresult in early paint failure. The clearcoat contains ultravioletscreeners. Do not finesse sand more than what is required to removethe defect. ...
Other materials:
Use of Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) and Anaerobic Sealant
Three types of sealer are commonly used in engines. These are RTV sealer, anaerobicgasket eliminator sealer, and pipe joint compound. The correct sealer and amount mustbe used in the proper location to prevent oil leaks. DO NOT interchange the 3-typesof sealers. Use only the specific sealer or the e ...