SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE ENGINE OIL COOLER SERVICE

Models Affected: 1989-90 GRAND AM AND GRAND PRIX MODELS WITH HIGH OUTPUT QUAD 4 (VIN A)

The following supplements engine oil cooler information and service procedures in the 1989 Grand Am service manual, Section 6A and 6B. Additionally, this information supersedes engine oil cooler information and service procedures in the 1990 Grand Prix and Grand Am models service manuals, Section 6A7 and 6B. 1989 Grand Am models produced with the High Output Quad 4 engine were assembled with an engine oil cooler.

Recent engine oil temperature tests conducted on the high output Quad 4 indicate that an engine oil cooler is no longer required. Consequently, 1990 Grand Am and Grand Prix models equipped with a high output Quad 4 will not use an engine oil cooler.

Should it be necessary to service any oil cooler system component, replacement parts can be obtained through GMSPO. It is also permissible to disconnect the engine oil cooler system from these vehicles. Disconnecting the oil cooler will have no effect on engine performance or durability. To disconnect the oil cooler system, follow the steps listed below.

Procedure:

DISCONNECTING ENGINE OIL COOLER SYSTEM

1. Remove engine oil cooler lines from oil filter adapter and radiator.

2. Using a hacksaw, cut the flare off the radiator end of the oil cooler inlet and outlet lines and remove the threaded fitting nuts. Retain nuts for use later in this procedure. Discard cooler lines.

3. Remove oil filter.

4. Remove and discard oil cooler adapter to block connector. Refer to illustration.

5. Remove and discard oil cooler adapter.

6. Install new oil filter to engine block connector, part number 22538711. Parts are currently available through GMSPO. Torque connector to 29 NM (21 lbs. ft.).

7. Clean the inside of the oil cooler line fitting nuts removed in Step 2. Fill inside of nuts with RTV sealant and let stand until the RTV begins to cure.

8. Install and tighten fittings nuts into previous oil cooler line locations at radiator.

Important: Installing fitting nuts at previous oil cooler line locations in the radiator serve for appearance only. There will be no oil flow from the engine oil cooler tank of the radiator.

9. Install oil filter.

10. Correct engine oil level.

11. Start engine and inspect for oil leaks.

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