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Engine - Detonation or Chuggle

Bulletin 86-6E-21

Date Jan. '87

Ref. No. 86-196-6E
SUBJECT: ENGINE DETONATION OR CHUGGLE

MODELS AFFECTED: 1983-85 SKYLARKS AND 1986 CENTURYS WITH LE2 2.8L V-6 ENGINES (VIN CODE X), 3 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, AND FEDERAL EMISSIONS
Some 1983-85 Skylarks and 1986 Centurys equipped with 2.8L V-6 carbureted engines may exhibit engine detonation or chuggle upon TCC apply. If normal service procedures in the Service Manual (Section 6E1, Section B) do not correct the condition, new service PROMS with revised calibrations are now available from GMSPO.

MODEL EMISSIONS SERVICE
YEAR MODELS TRANSMISSION CALIBRATION PROM

1983 Skylark 3 Speed Auto. Federal 1228323
1984 Skylark 3 Speed Auto. Federal 1228325
1985 Skylark 3 Speed Auto. Federal 1228326
1986 Century 3 Speed Auto. Federal 1228326

Use applicable Labor Time and Labor Operation Number for PROM replacement.