Century V6-173 2.8L VIN W FI (1987)
Hose/Line HVAC: Customer Interest
A/C - Compressor Noise or Vibration
Builetin:
88-1-25
Date:
May, '90
Ref. No.: 90-118-1
Corp. Ref. No.: 931205R
SUBJECT:
A/C COMPRESSOR MOAN, GROWL AND/OR VIBRATION (PROCEDURE FOR NEW MOUNTING BRACE AND HOSE
ASSEMBLY)
MODELS AFFECTED: 1987-88 CENTURY WITH 2.8L ENGINE (VIN CODE W)
THIS BULLETIN HAS BEEN REVISED TO CORRECT THE PART NUMBERS ON THE ART WORK TO AGREE WITH THE TEXT OF THE
BULLETIN.
This bulletin cancels and replaces Bulletin # 88-1-24. Please discard Bulletin 88-1-24 and replace with Bulletin 88-1-24R.
Some of the above vehicles may exhibit the subject condition at engine speeds ranging from idle to 1700 rpm.
If customer comments are received on this condition, it may be addressed by the installation of a new mounting brace for the A/C compressor and the
addition of a new muffled A/C hose assembly.
This new hose assembly may be used in conjunction with the installation of a new compressor brace or it may be added for additional noise improvement
to a vehicle that already has the brace installed.
The part numbers for the A/C brace, attaching parts, A/C hose assembly and the installation procedure are as follows:
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
1.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
IMPORTANT:
If the vehicle is already equipped with the new compressor mounting brace, omit steps 2 thru 5 and go to step 6.
