FUEL LINE KNOCK OR RATTLE NOISE AFTER COLD START

FUEL LINK KNOCK/RATTLE

Vehicles Affected: 1988 W CAR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ----------------- (RPO MD9/ME9)

Some 1988 W-cars with automatic transmissions (RPO MD9/ME9), assembled prior to VIN breakpoints indicated below, may exhibit a light hammering/rattle type noise audible after a cold start at low ambient temperatures.

Buick - J1452620

Oldsmobile - JD314355

Pontiac - JF216305

This condition may be caused by pressure pulsations in the fuel system generated by fuel injector operation, resulting in hydraulic hammering in chassis fuel pipes.

Vehicles exhibiting this condition may be repaired by installation, following applicable shop manual procedures, of a new fuel return hose and stand-pipe assembly, P/N 10114735, which will reposition stand-pipe in a upward vertical position.

NOTICE: THE EXISTING AND NEW FUEL RETURN HOSE ASSEMBLIES ARE FORMED PARTS. ATTEMPTING TO INVERT THE STAND-PIPE ON THE EXISTING PART BY TWISTING THE HOSE MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT ENGINE OPERATION AND/OR HOSE INTEGRITY.

Use applicable Labour Operation Number and Time.

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