DeVille V8-252 4.1L VIN 8 FI (1983)
Camshaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Lack of Power/Backfire Condition
Bulletin No. T 84-45
File In Group
6A
Number
55
Date
Feb. '84
SUBJECT:
CAMSHAFT AND LIFTERS
MODELS AFFECTED: 1982-1983 MODEL CADILLACS EQUIPPED WITH HT4100
Some 1982 and 1983 Cadillacs equipped with an HT4100 engine may experience a lack of power and/or backfiring condition. This condition may be
caused by a worn camshaft and/or lifter.
When servicing a vehicle for this condition, a camshaft kit (P/N 1628822) has been released. This kit contains the following parts:
QUANTITY
PART NAME
1
Camshaft
16
Lifters
1
4 Ounce Bottle of Camshaft Prelube
When replacing the camshaft and lifters, be sure to prelube the camshaft bearing journals, lobes, distributor drive gear, and the lifter feet.
Always change the engine oil and filter after replacing the camshaft and lifters.
