ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION NEW FUEL PUMP MAY REPAIR -P/N

Model and Year: 1985-88 SPECTRUM EXCEPT "TURBO"

Some subject vehicles may experience high engine oil consumption.

Initial diagnosis for external oil loss (leaks) should be performed. When there is no obvious indication that the oil is leaking externally, or being consumed internally within the engine, the fuel tank evaporative canister vent hose should be examined for signs of oil passing through it.

The fuel tank evaporative canister vent hose is connected to the base of the evaporative canister and the vent hose inlet is located in a hole in the left hand side wheelhouse panel.

Withdraw the vent hose from the wheelhouse panel and examine the hose intake I.D. for signs of oil. Oil found inside the vent hose indicates that oil is leaking through the fuel pump from the cylinder head. Reinstall the hose in its original location.

This condition can occur when the fuel pump oil seal is damaged. This allows oil from the cylinder head to pass into the fuel pump vent cavity, through the fuel pump breather hose, to the canister vent hose, which acts as a drain. In this event, the fuel pump should be replaced using the following parts available from GMSPO, for the appropriate model years.

1985 - 86 PIN 94443067

1987 - 88 P/N 94443068

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