Phoenix L4-151 2.5L VIN 5 2-bbl (1982)
Camshaft Gear/Sprocket: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine Timing Gear - Noise
Number 83-T-81
Section 6
Date
11/84
Subject:
2.5L TIMING GEAR NOISE - 1982-83 6000 AND PHOENIX WITH CRUISE CONTROL
There is a Possibility of timing gear noise when the 2.5L engine is used in conjunction with cruise control on the 1982-83 6000 and Phoenix vehicles.
This noise is caused by the load applied to the camshaft by the vacuum pump.
FIGURE 1 - Vacuum Canister Connections
FIGURE 2 - Vacuum And Vapor Canister Assembly
To correct the condition remove the vacuum pump and install cover, Part Number 10022599, and gasket, Part Number 9776705, using the existing bolts
and washers.. A vacuum canister, Part Number 14080255, must be installed using nuts, Part Number 11503747. The vacuum canister is installed below
the vapor canister as shown in Figure 2. Six feet of 1/4" vacuum hose, one foot of 1/8" vacuum hose and 1/4"-1/8" reducer are required to connect the
canister. The canister should be connected as shown in Figure 1. Verify operation of cruise control unit.
