This bulletin supersedes Dealer Technical Bulletin 83-T-22, which should be discarded.
Some 1982-83 Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, Ninety-Eight and Toronado models equipped with a 3.8L (VIN Code A) or 4.1 L (VIN Code 4) V-6 engine and air conditioning may experience a moan condition at 50-55 mph or approximately 1,300 engine rpm.
The brace and bracket used in production for 1984 models will correct this condition.
Parts to be used are as follows:
Delta 88 & Ninety-Eight Exhaust Manifold to A/C 25518932 Compressor Support Brace
Cutlass Supreme & Toronado Bracket 25518933
Delta 88 & Ninety-Eight Bracket 25518934
All Bolt, Brace to A/C 14060613 Compressor Support
All Nut, Brace to Manifold Stud 11507036
Toronado Stud (For use on 4.1 L V-6 engine) 25518172
See Figure 1 for installation instructions.
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