Beginning January 25, 1988, increased strength valve spring caps were released into production for the 3800 engine. All 3800 engines built after the following breakpoints were assembled with the new valve spring caps.
Engine Code Beginning Breakpoint (Engine Build Sequence) ------------ ----------------------- FBA 0305856 FCA 0326238 FDA 0330374
If broken valve spring caps are encountered on an engine assembled prior to the breakpoints, replace all valve spring caps with Part Number 25534605 (12 per engine), available from GMSPO.
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