BLUE EXHAUST TAILPIPE SMOKE REPLACE EXH. VALVE SPRINGS P/N

EXHAUST SMOKE AFTER EXTENDED IDLE

ALL 1986 MODELS WITH 2.5L ENGINE (VIN CODE R AND U)

"This bulletin supersedes 86-6(gasoline)-58, which should be discarded. This bulletin is being revised to include all 1988 models with 2.5L engine, not just the Fiero models."

A condition of blue exhaust tailpipe smoke may occur during drive away, after an extended idle, on 1986 models with a 2.5L engine.

This condition is the result of excessive oil accumulation on the exhaust valve stems and only occurs after a prolonged idle period followed by a rapid application of the throttle.

To repair this condition replace all the exhaust valve springs with spring, P/N 3735381, and shield, P/N 10007818.

As in any service procedure diagnostics are the key to an effective repair. Verification that existing intake valve seals are present and correctly installed and that casting porosity is not present should precede this procedure.

Use applicable labor operation number and labor time.

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