CHIRPING NOISE AT IDLE AIR CHECK VALVE INFORMATION

Model and Year 1981-83 CAMARO, CAPRICE, MALIBU AND MONTE CARLO WITH V8 AND 900 V6 ENGINE

A "chirping" noise coming from the engine compartment at idle may be from the A.I.R. check valve in the air supply line to the catalytic converter (see Figure 1). This noise may be evident when the vehicle is fully warmed up.

"TYPICAL CHECK VALVE LOCATION"

To determine if this noise is originating from the check valve, pinch off the rubber hose between the check valve and the air management valve. If the noise stops, the check valve should be replaced.

The original check valve (P/N 22017478) should be replaced with check valve, P/N 22036195.

The chart below lists the vehicles and engines this information applies to:

V.I.N. ENGINE ENGINE CODE VEHICLE APPLICATION

1981-82 1983 Camaro Malibu/Monte Carlo Caprice ------- ---- ------ ------------------ -------

3.8L V6 - LC3 K 9 1981 1981-83 1981-83

5.0L V8 - LG4 H H 1981 1981-83 1981-83

5.7L V8 - LM1 L 6 1981 1981 1991-83

5.0L V8 - L69 7 ---- 1983 ------- (Monte Carlo)

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