Engines - Detonation

Number: 83-111

Section: 6D (VI)

Date: Nov., 1983
Subject: DETONATION ON 2.8L V6 ENGINES (CODE X)


Model and Year: 1983 CELEBRITY
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


Some 1983 Celebritys with 2.8L V6 engines may exhibit engine detonation. On vehicles not repaired to the procedure outlined in the shop manual, retarding the base engine timing 4~ is permissible. Base engine timing is now 10~ BTDC, recommended base timing for cars with detonation is 6~ BTDC. This change will alleviate the detonation problem.