EXHAUST PIPE SMOKE (NEW SERVICE PART)

MODELS/YEARS: 1989 CUTLASS CIERA AND CUTLASS SUPREME MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A 2.8L ENGINE (VIN CODE W)

Some owners of 1989 Cutlass Ciera or Cutlass Supreme models equipped with a 2.8L engine (VIN Code W) may comment concerning poor oil economy and/or bluish colored smoke coming from the tailpipe.

The cause of these comments may be the valve stem seals. To repair these conditions, complete the following:

1. Perform diagnostic checks as indicated in Section 6 of the Service Manual.

2. Check the engine serial number on the rectangular machined pad located on the left side of the engine. Refer to Figure 1.

If the engine serial number begins with an "A" and is between 90810 and 90922, then replace all valve stem seals with new seals. The new seals may be obtained from GMSPO.

Seal Description Service Part Number ---------------- ------------------- Intake Valve Stem 14091807 Exhaust Valve Stem 10070125

Parts are currently available through GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: J0547 Labor Time: 2.5 Hour Add: 1.3 Hour To Replace All Springs, Caps/Seals Both Banks

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