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A/C - Moan

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SUBJECT A/C MOAN REDUCTION INFORMATION NUMBER: 83-T-22A


DATE: October 10,1985


MODELS/YEARS 1982-83 CUTLASS SUPREME, 88, 98 &
SECTION: 1B
TORONADO WITH 3.8L OR 4.1L V-6 ENGINE
This bulletin supersedes Dealer Technical Bulletin 83-T-22, which should be discarded.

Some 1982-83 Cutlass Supreme, Delta 88, Ninety-Eight and Toronado models equipped with a 3.8L (VIN Code A) or 4.1L (VIN Code 4) V-6 engine and air conditioning may experience a moan condition at 50-55 mph or approximately 1,300 engine rpm.

The brace and bracket used in production for 1984 models will correct this condition..

Parts to be used are as follows:

Models Part Description Part Number

Cutlass Supreme & Toronado Exhaust Manifold to A/C 25518931
Compressor Support Brace

Delta 88 & Ninety-Eight Exhaust Manifold to A/C 25518932
Compressor Support Brace

Cutlass Supreme & Toronado Bracket 25518933

Delta 88 & Ninety-Eight Bracket 25518934

All Bolt, Brace to A/C 14060613
Compressor Support

All Nut, Brace to Manifold Stud 11507036

Toronado Stud (For use on 4.1L V-6 engine) 25518172

FIGURE 1:




See Figure 1 for installation instructions.