EXHAUST PIPE TO MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK-INSTALL NEW SEAL

Models Affected: 1987-89 SUNBIRD, GRAND AM AND LEMANS WITH 2.0L VIN CODE K OR M

CONDITION:

Subject models may exhibit an exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold seal squeak most noticeable at idle, or during slow speed driving maneuvers.

CAUSE:

The cause of this condition is a result of normal movement of the exhaust pipe to exhaust manifold seal joint. This movement may emit an audible squeak.

CORRECTION:

This condition can be corrected by installing a new exhaust pipe to manifold seal. The new seal incorporates a material which will greatly minimize if not eliminate the squeak. Refer to the following part number list.

ENGINE PART NUMBER

2.0L LT2 (VIN Code K) 22552833 2.0L LT3 (VIN Code M) 22551368

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Refer to applicable labor time guide.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

YEAR ENGINE APPLICATION BY CARLINE

87 Sunbird, LT2 - Sunbird/Grand Am, LT3

87 Sunbird, LT2 - Sunbird/Grand Am, LT3

88 Sunbird, LT2 - Sunbird/Grand Am, LT3

89 Sunbird/LeMans, LT2 - Sunbird/Grand Am, LT3

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