BUZZING NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE)

SUBJECT: BUZZING NOISE AT IDLE (INSTALL NEW PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE)

MODELS AFFECTED: 1984-1993 FIREBIRD MODELS W/4L60 TRANSMISSION

TRANSMISSION APPLICATIONS: 1984-1993 HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 (MD8)

TRANSMISSION TYPE 4L60 700R4

TRANSMISSION MODELS: All

CONDITION:

--------- Some 1984-1993 vehicles equipped with a HYDRA-MATIC 4L60 transmission may have a buzzing noise coming from the transmission when the vehicle is at idle. The buzzing noise may be noticed more when the vehicle is in reverse at idle.

CAUSE:

----- The buzzing noise may be a result of pressure regulator valve oscillating due to oil pressure instability at lower idle RPM.

CORRECTION:

---------- A new pressure regulator valve (Ill. 218) has been made which will improve the oil pressure stability at lower RPM.

SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION:

Description Part Number ----------- ----------- Valve, Pressure Regulator (Ill. 218) 8684048 Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation No.: K6550 Labor Time : Use Applicable Labor Time.

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