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Ignition - Coil Wire Replacement Precaution


85chevy09

85-144

6-D

NOV., 1985

Subject: SERVICE COIL WIRE

Model and Year: 1982-86 CAVALIER (VIN CODE G, P)

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS

ILLUSTRATION:





When replacing the coil wire on the 1982-86 Cavalier with the 1.8L carbureted engine or the 2.0L fuel injected engines, the proper P/N wire must be used to insure proper engagement of the terminal and sealing against contamination, (See Illustration attached).


Part Number Model Year

12036900 1982 - 84

12036972 1985 - 86

NOTICE: If the 1982-84 part is used on the 1985-86 models, the boot will be too long on the distributor end and may not allow proper terminal engagement. Also, the boot will be too short on the coil end and a poor seal against contamination may result.