Century Estate Wagon V6-231 3.8L VIN 3 FI (1987)
Air/Fuel Mixture: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust - Sulfur Odor
Bulletin 87-6F-1
Date
May '87
Ref.No.
87-107-6F
Corp. Ref. No. 706601
SUBJECT:
EXHAUST SULFUR ODOR
MODELS AFFECTED: SOME 1986 AND EARLY BUILT 1987 SKYLARKS, SOMERSETS, CENTURYS, LESABRES, ELECTRAS, RIVIERAS
AND TURBO REGALS EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L OR 3.8L ENGINES (VIN CODES L,3,B AND 7)
Some 1986 and early built 1987 models equipped with 3.0L or 3.8L engines and built prior to certain Vehicle Identification Number break points, may
exhibit an occasional condition of a sulfur smell from the exhaust. This condition is more prevalent in city traffic or upon coming to a stop, and does not
appear to affect fuel economy, driveability or emissions; however, in some cases, it may be a customer annoyance.
While high sulfur content fuels and rich air/fuel ratios both contribute to this condition, it may also be caused by a catalytic converter with reduced nickel
levels in the base metal.
If this condition is experienced and cannot be repaired using currently published diagnostic and service information, it may be necessary to replace the
catalytic converter with one of the applicable part numbers listed below.
Vehicles Involved
Certain 1986 and early built 1987 vehicles within the following serial numbers:
1986 & 1987 Models
Model
Thru VIN Number
Service Part Number
3.0L Somersets & Skylarks
HM046427
25103328
3.0L LeSabres
1986 Only
25103335
3.8L Centurys
HD426627
25103333
HT442206
25103333
H6404804
25103333
3.8L Turbo Regals
HP420192
25103338
3.8L Electras/Park Avenues
H1422870
25103335
3.8L LeSabres
HH300140
25103335
3.8L Rivieras
HU404222
25103335
Warranty Information
Labor Operation:
T5141
Labor Hours:
Use applicable time in Labor Time Guide
Trouble Code:
92