SERPENTINE BELT NOISE OR VIBRATION-INSTALL IDLER PULLEY

1987 2.8L FIREBIRD MODELS WITH 2.8L PFI ENGINE (VIN CODE S)

Some 1987 Firebirds, with automatic transmission, air conditioning and 2.8L multi-port fuel injection engine may exhibit a growl and/or vibration from the serpentine drive system. This noise or vibration condition results from belt flutter and is due to the long belt span which exists between the generator and crankshaft pulleys.

If customer comments are received concerning accessory drive system noise or objectionable vibration, an idler pulley should be incorporated into the accessory drive system. The hardware and instructions for installing the idler pulley system may be obtained by ordering service package, P/N 10099902 from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation: T1204

Labor Time : 0.4 Hours

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