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ROUGH IDLE OR STALL AT IDLE (EFE GASKET MAY BE CAUSE)

L-4 CARBURETOR ROUGH

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1982 "J" CAR 1.8L ENGINE (VIN ------------------ CODE G), 1982-84 CANADIAN 1.8L (VIN CODE G) AND 2.0L (VIN CODE B) ENGINES, AND 1983 S/T TRUCK 2.0L ENGINE (VIN CODE Y)

The above applications may experience a rough idle condition (at idle or off-idle) that is generated by a lean mixture. Normal service manual diagnostic procedure should be followed to isolate the cause of the lean mixture.

The EFE isolator/gasket below the carburetor should be checked for vacuum leakage, contributing to the lean condition. If the EFE isolator/gasket is identified as the vacuum leak source, then the isolator/gasket should be replaced per service manual procedure.

The EFE isolator/gasket (P/N 14018761) is available as a service part and is covered by GM's 5 yr/80,000 km emission warranty.

Use applicable labour operation and time.

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