DETONATION/SPARK KNOCK NEW PROM AND TUNE-UP LABEL

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1983 'J' Series Vehicles Equipped with 2.0L Engines (VIN Code P)

This bulletin should be used when detonation (spark knock) is encountered on some 1983 'J' series vehicles. It should be noted that 'burst' detonation (very short period following a quick throttle movement) is considered acceptable.

1. Check base timing 0 DEG (by-pass disconnected).

2. Check for proper EGR per chart (see Page 2).

3. If timing and EGR system checks are satisfactory.

A. On Manual Transmission Vehicles:

- Retard base timing to 4 DEG ATDC. - Install tune-up label, P/N 14086563.

B. On Automatic Transmission Vehicles:

- Install PROM package:

With Federal emissions and without Cold Startability revision (reference Dealer Service bulletin 84-6-270), P/N 1226823.

With Federal emssions and with Cold Startability revisoon (reference Chevrolet Dealer Service Bulletin 84-6-270), P/N 1227253.

With California emissions, P/M 1226984.

Set base timing to 6 DEG BTDC.

Install tune-up label that is included in PROM package.

Install tune-up label that is included in PROM package.

Use applicable labour operation.

For a spark knock condition on 1983 Cadillac Cimarrons, refer to Product Service Bulletin 83-6-236.

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