VALVE TRAIN NOISE (NEW FILTER PART NUMBER)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1987 V 1988 C,E,K,V 4.lL AND 4.5L (5,7,8)

Some 1987-1988 Allantes and 1988 DeVilles, Fleetwoods, Eldorados, and Sevilles (all vehicles equipped with roller valve lifters) produced prior to engine unit number TlOL315315 may experience abnormal valve train noise with the engine at normal operating temperature. This condition may be caused by inconsistencies in the lifters' manufacturing processes. Engines built after the above breakpoint have received lifters, P/N 5235498 built with new process controls.

Revised lifters, P/N 5235498, can be physically identified by a dark blue pushrod seat and a gold colored snap ring. The earlier design lifter, P/N 5234660, should not be used.

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