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Whistle Type Noise Coming From Engine (Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Tube)

Subject: Whistle Type Noise Coming From Engine (Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Tube)

Models:2005 Buick Terraza
2005 Chevrolet Malibu, Malibu Maxx, Uplander
2005 Pontiac G6, Montana SV6
2005 Saturn Relay
with 3.5L V6 Engine (VIN L [vans] and 8 [cars] -- RPO LX9)



This bulletin is being revised to add VIN 8 for cars. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-06-01-005A (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).


Condition

Some customers may comment on an audible whistle type noise coming from the engine on acceleration or steady state speed.

Correction

Replace the PCV tube with P/N 12601804. If the condition is still present after the replacement of the new PCV tube, replace the upper intake manifold with P/N 12596912.

Parts Information

Part Number

Description

12601804

Tube, PCV

12596912

Intake Manifold, Upper

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation

Description

Labor Time

J 6002

Tube, PCV - Replace

0.2 hr*

J 0254

Manifold, Intake (Upper) - Replace

Use Published Labor operation Time

*This is a new labor time and will be published in the next update to the Labor Time Guide.