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HOT WEATHER CHUGGLE HOT SURGE 3.8L V6

SHOULD YOU ENCOUNTER COMMENTS OF CHUGGLE (ALSO CALLED SURGE) AT 40 TO 45 MPH AND/OR HOT SOAK SURGE DURING PERIODS OF HOT WEATHER, ALL AREAS WHICH COULD AFFECT THESE CONDITIONS SHOULD BE CHECKED FOR PROPER OPERATION. REFER TO THE ATTACHED LISTS OF ITEMS. IF THE CONDITION STILL EXISTS AFTER IT IS DETERMINED ADJUSTMENTS ARE WITHIN SPECIFICATION AND SYSTEMS ARE FUNCTIONING NORMALLY, THE APPLICABLE SERVICE PROM LISTED BELOW SHOULD BE INSTALLED. ZONE AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO USAGE OF THE PROM. PARTS INFORMATION OBTAIN THE PROM FOR APPLICABLE MODEL FROM YOUR NORMAL GM PARTS DIVISION WAREHOUSE. MODEL 1981 CENTURYS & REGALS EQUIPPED WITH FEDERAL 3.8L ENGINE PROM PART NUMBER 1225446 MODEL 1981 LESABRE EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L FEDERAL ENGINE PROM PART NUMBER 1225447

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