CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLE NOISE

Model and Year: 1985-87 SPECTRUM

THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CORRECT THE PART NUMBERS LISTED FOR THE 1985 AND 1987 CATALYTIC CONVERTER. ALL COPIES OF DEALER SERVICE BULLETIN 87-299-6F DATED OCTOBER, 1988, SHOULD BE DISCARDED.

Some of the subject vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the catalytic converter. This condition can be caused by insufficient thermal expansion of the substrate retaining mat internal to the converter. Vehicles that are primarily used for short journeys may exhibit this condition as the internal temperature of the converter does not reach the level required to cause expansion of the mat.

New parts have been made available through GMSPO which provide retention of the substrate independent of the mat expansion.

Vehicles exhibiting the described condition should have the converter replaced by the part number listed below appropriate to the model year of the vehicle.

1985 - P/N 25104654 Catalytic Converter **

1986 - P/N 25104651 Catalytic Converter **

1987 - P/N 25127472 Catalytic Converter ***

** Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

*** Parts are expected to be available in January, 1989. Until then normal part orders will not be accepted by GMSPO. Only verifiable emergency VIP orders will be accepted. SPO will make every effort to obtain parts. All parts will be placed on 400 control to waive VIP surcharges. However, the part will be shipped premium transportation at dealer's expense. All other order types will be canceled as incorrectly ordered while the 400 control is in place.

Replacement should be carried out following the appropriate service manual procedures.

Labor Operation Number: L2300

Labor Time : .4 Hours

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