Exhaust System - Pipe to Manifold Seal Squeak

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Bulletin: 88-6F-5

Date: June '90

Ref. No.: 88-299-6F

Corp. Ref. No.: 076602


SUBJECT:
EXHAUST PIPE TO MANIFOLD SEAL SQUEAK
NEW EXHAUST PIPE TO MANIFOLD SEAL

MODELS AFFECTED:
1987-88 SKYHAWK WITH 2.0L ENGINE (VIN CODE K AND 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

1987 J, LT2 & LT3
1988 J, LT2