ENGINE BUZZ OR WHINE LOOSE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT

ENGINE BUZZ OR WHINE DUE TO LOOSE ENGINE MOUNTING BOLT

1987 GRAND AM MODELS WITH 3.OL (VIN CODE L)

This bulletin supersedes Bulletin 87-6(Gasoline)-71. The illustration has been revised to indicate the removal of the locating bolt after all engine mounts are secured. Also a Service Note has been added.

A whine, buzz or missing bolt on a 1987 Grand Am vehicles with a 3.OL VIN Code L engine with A/C may be caused by an engine mounting bolt losing torque.

Inspect the right front engine mounting bracket for a loose or missing bolt, see Fig. 1. follow the steps outlined below :

Step 1. If bolt is missing, replace it with part number 11509793 and torque to 60-80 N.m (44-60 lbs. ft.).

Step 2. If bolt is loose, remove the bolt, clean the threads and apply Loctite 242 or equivalent to the bolt threads. Torque bolt to 40-60 N.m (30-44 lbs. ft.).

The new bolt (Part No. #11509793) was in production 4-13-87, breakpoints beginning with VIN number HC870266.

SERVICE NOTE: Locating bolt shown in Figure 1 must be removed after all engine mounts are secured or engine vibration and noise will be transmitted into car body.

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