COLD START FAN NOISE (INSTALL REVISED FAN CLUTCH)

Subject: LD START FAN NOISE

Model and Year: 1987-92 M-VANS WITH 4.3L ENGINE 1990-92 L-VANS WITH 4.3L ENGINE 1988-92 S/T TRUCKS WITH 4.3L ENGINE

CONDITION:

--------- Some owners of 1987-92 M-vans, 1990-92 L-vans and 1988-92 S/T vehicles with a 4.3L engine (RPO LB4, LU2, or L35) and air conditioning (RPO C60) may experience higher than normal fan noise upon cold start up (usually fan noise extended beyond 90 seconds after start up).

CAUSE:

----- This condition may be due to an extended engagement of the fan clutch.

CORRECTION:

---------- The condition may be corrected by installing a revised fan clutch which reduces the fan clutch engagement cycle. Vehicles built after the following VIN breakpoints have the new fan clutch installed in production:

PLANT VIN

Moraine N2151684 Shreveport N8156864 Pontiac West N0125676 Baltimore NB194030

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

Refer to section 6B1 "FAN/FAN CLUTCH REPLACEMENT" in the appropriate Service Manual for removal and installation of the fan clutch.

IMPORTANT: To maintain a balanced fan assembly, align the yellow paint mark on the fan clutch with the yellow paint mark on the water pump hub (Figure 1).

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

MODEL YEAR RPO PART NO. DESC. ----- ---- --- -------- ----- S/T 1987-92 LB4, L35, C60 15672779 Fan Clutch M/L 1990-92 LB4, LU2, C42 22073413 Fan Clutch M 1988-89 LB4, C41, C42 M/L 1990-92 LB4, C60, K01 22124525 Fan Clutch LB4, GT4, C60, (EXC K01) M 1989 LB4, C60, GT4, (EXC K01) LB4, C60, K01 M 1987--88 LB4, C60, GT4 M/L 1992 L35, C60 15674644 Fan Clutch M 1990-91 LU2, C60 M/L 1990-92 LB4, C60, GU5, 22124526 Fan Clutch GU6 (EXC K01) M 1988-89 LB4, C60, GU2, GU4, GU5, GU6 M 1987 LB4, C60 (EXC GT4)

RPO DEFINITIONS:

C60 Air Conditioner, Front, Manual Controls C41 Heater, Outside Air w/Fan and Defroster C42 Heater, Deluxe GU2 Axle Rear 2.73 Ratio GU4 Axle Rear 3.08 Ratio GU5 Axle Rear 3.23 Ratio GU6 Axle Rear 3.42 Ratio GT4 Axle Rear 3.73 Ratio K01 Fan Clutch Drive LB4 Engine, 4.3L, (4.3Z) V6 LU2 Engine, 4.3B, (4.3B) V6 Hi-Output TBI L35 Engine, 4.3L, (4.3W) Central Port Injection V690,

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Op: J3390

Labor Time: See Applicable Labor Time Guide

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