CAMPAIGN: SERPENTINE BELT TENSIONER - POSSIBLE REPLACE
MODELS AFFECTED 1987 Pontiac 6000 Models Equipped with 2.5L Engine (RPO LR8, VIN Code R)
To: All Pontiac Dealers
General Motors has determined some 1987 Pontiac 6000 models equipped with a 2.5L engine may experience loss of serpentine accessory drive belt tension. This condition results in loss of accessory drive component operation.
To prevent the possibility of this condition occuring, the serpentine belt tensioner must be inspected for suspect codes and, if required, replaced.
VEHICLES INVOLVED
Involved are certain 1987 Pontiac 6000 models equipped with a 2.5L engine (RPO LR8, VIN Code R) and produced within the following VIN breakpoints:
PLANT BEGINNING THROUGH ----- --------- -------
Oshawa H9271364 H9277849 Tarrytown HT271248 HT274839
Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number computer listings. Computer listings contain the complete Vehicle Identification Number, owner name and address data and are furnished to the involved dealers with the campaign bulletin. Owner name and address data will enable dealers to follow up with owners involved in this campaign.
These listings may contain owner names and addresses obtained from State Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of such listing to the follow up necessary to complete this campaign. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the campaign bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners will be notified of this campaign on their vehicles by Pontiac Division (see copy of owner letter included with this bulletin).
DEALER CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY
Dealers are to service all vehicles subject to this campaign at no charge to owners, regardless of mileage, age of vehicle, or ownership from this time forward.
Whenever a vehicle subject to this campaign is taken into your new or used vehicle inventory, or it is in your dealership for service in the future, you should take the steps necessary to be sure the campaign correction has been made before reselling or releasing the vehicle.
Owners of vehicles recently sold from your new vehicle inventory are to be contacted by the dealer, and arrangements made to make the required correction according to instructions contained in this bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts required to complete this campaign are to be obtained from General Motors Service Parts Operation (GMSPO). To insure that these parts are obtained as soon as possible they should be ordered on a C.I.O. order with no special instruction code, but on advise code (2).
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY/VEHICLE ------------ ----------- ----------------
10040810 Belt Tensioner 1 - As Required*
* It is estimated that 33% of the approximately 3,366 total Pontiac vehicles involved will require tensioner replacement. Order parts accordingly, based on attached involved vehicle listing.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect tensioner code located approximately 5-1/4" inches from top mounting bolt hole for the power steering pump.
If code is 187, 197, 817, or 917, replacement is required. Follow replacement instructions below.
If code is NOT one of the suspect codes listed above, replacement is NOT required, proceed to Step 12.
2. Disconnect negative battery cable.
3. Drain engine coolant into a clean container and save for reuse.
4. Rotate serpentine belt tensioner to release belt tension and remove belt.
5. Remove power steering pump mounting bolts.
6. Remove tensioner. New tensioner assembly comes with a seal.
BE SURE TO CLEAN MATING SURFACE ON BLOCK PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
7. Install new tensioner. Torque bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb. ft.).
8. Reinstall power steering pump. Torque bolts to 27 Nm (20 lb. ft.).
9. Reinstall serpentine belt.
10. With coolant saved in Step 3, refill cooling system to proper level. Top off as required.
11. Reinstall negative battery cable.
12. Install Campaign Identification label.
CAMPAIGN IDENTIFICATION LABEL
Each vehicle modified in accordance with the instructions outlined in this Product Campaign Bulletin will require a "Campaign Identification Label." Each label provides a space to include the campaign number, the five (5) digit dealer code of the dealer performing the campaign service, and the date the vehicle was campaigned. This information may be inserted with a typewriter or ball point pen. Install the label only on a clean, dry surface of the radiator baffle where it is readily visible. (Additional campaign labels are available on stationery order as Form 7901-709).
CLAIM INFORMATION
A separate repair order must be used for each vehicle. A completed warranty claim is to be kept as a permanent record of completion.
DEALERS SHOULD SUBMIT WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR CREDIT IN THEIR NORMAL MANNER WHEN THEY PERFORM THE SERVICE AS FOLLOWS: Other* Failure Labor Labor Labor Operation Code Operation Hours Hours --------- ------- --------- ------ -----
Inspect Only - Tensioner 96 V4190 0.2 0.1 Replacement Not Required Or Vehicle Previously Repaired
Inspect Tensioner Code and 96 V4191 0.7 0.1 Replace Tensioner
*In addition dealerships will receive 0.1 hours credit for dealer administrative services associated with this campaign. The 0.1 hours allowance is to be entered in the "Other Labor Hours" field with each campaign repair listed for credit. This entry will not require authorizaiton.
FAILURE CODE 96 MUST BE USED WITH THE LABOR OPERATION.
Parts required are to be listed in your warranty claim in the normal manner. Parts will be credited at dealer net plus 30% dealer handling allowance.
Dealers will be credited via Warranty Document or Terminal Transmission, whichever is their normal method of submission for payment. Claim must contain all information required and should list the labor operation as outlined.
RECORDING COMPLETION
Repairs submitted for vehicles not involved in the campaign will not be paid.
Campaign completion will be recorded from "PROPERLY COMPLETED AND PAID WARRANTY CLAIMS. if Owners are being asked to present the owner reply card for identification to their dealer at the time they bring in their vehicle to have the campaign performed.
General Motors bulletins are intended for use by professional technicians, not a "do-it-yourselfer". They are written to inform those technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or to provide information that could assist in the proper service of a vehicle. Properly trained technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions and know-how to do a job properly and safely. If a condition is described, do not assume that the bulletin applies to your vehicle, or that your vehicle will have that condition. See a General Motors dealer servicing your brand of General Motors vehicle for information on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information.
