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Catalytic Converter - Unpleasant Odors

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Bulletin 87-6F-2

Date Nov. '87

Ref. No. 87-198-6F

Corp. Ref. No. 706602
SUBJECT: CATALYTIC CONVERTER ODOR


MODELS AFFECTED: 1987 SKYHAWKS (BELOW VIN HK440902) WITH THE LL8 2.0L L-4 ENGINE (VIN CODE 1) 1987 CENTURYS WITH THE LB6 2.8L V-6 ENGINE (VIN CODE W)
Some of the affected models may exhibit a higher than normal catalytic converter odor during vehicle operation. This odor condition can be reduced by installing a service catalytic converter as specified below:

Carline Engine (VIN Code) Converter

Century V-6, 2.8L (W) 25104019
Skyhawk L-4, 2.0L (1) 25103456

Use applicable Labor Operation Numbers and Labor Time.