ENGINE BUZZING NOISE AT 3,000-4,000 RPM/REPAIR

MODELS AFFECTED: 1988 SKYLARKS WITH THE LD2 2.3L QUAD 4 ENGINE (VIN CODE D)

Some 1988 Skylarks with Quad 4 engines built prior to VIN JMOO6657 may exhibit an audible "buzz" sound between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm (usually at close to wide open throttle).

The noise is caused by the inlet duct rattling on the air cleaner inlet. The recommended correction is to remove the inlet duct and install a "J" nut, Part No. 11503957 on the top half of the air cleaner inlet with the threaded portion of the "J" nut on the inside (refer to illustration) and reinstall the duct over the "J" nut. The "J" nut acts as a spring between the duct and the air cleaner to eliminate the rattle.

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