TEA KETTLE TYPE WHISTLE OR HIGH PITCH WHINE FROM ENGINE

Subject: TEA KETTLE TYPE WHISTLE OR HIGH PITCH WHINE NOISE FROM ENGINE (REPLACE ENGINE OIL PUMP)

Models Affected: 1989 GRAND AM WITH 2.3 ENGINES

CONDITION:

--------- Some September built 1989 Grand Am vehicles with a 2.3L Quad 4 engine, prior to engine unit number D181098, may exhibit a tea kettle type whistle or high pitch whine noise with a warm engine in the 900 to 1400 RPM range.

NOTICE: The month and year of vehicle manufacture is printed on the vehicle certification label. This label is located on the, rear face of the driver's door. Refer to the following illustration for engine unit number label location.

CAUSE:

----- This noise is a result of a high frequency resonance created within the oil pump assembly. This condition does not affect the durability or performance of the oil pump.

CORRECTION:

---------- This condition can be repaired by replacing the engine oil pump, part number 22538689.

Parts are expected to be available on November 14, 1988. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. GMSPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be cancelled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

Refer to Page 6A7-35 of the 1989 New Product Service Manual for engine oil pump removal and installation procedure.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation: J1020

Labor Time .9 hour

Trouble Code 92

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