Speedometer Cable - Rattles
88chevy11Number: 87-280-8C
Section: 8C
Date: MARCH, 1988
Subject: SPEEDOMETER CABLE RATTLE
Model and Year: 1985-87 NOVA WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Some of the subject vehicles may exhibit a light rattle sound coming from the instrument cluster area. This condition can occur on vehicles fitted with the two-piece speedometer cable. For vehicles exhibiting the rattle condition described, repair action is as follows:
Under hood, locate the center connection of the two-piece speedometer cable assembly. Also, locate the section of the heater hose from the water valve (located on dash upper panel, inboard of brake servo unit) that is covered by the thick protective sleeve.
With a plastic tie-strap, strap the speedometer cable to the protected area of the heater hose, locating the tie-strap adjacent to the center connection of the speedometer cable. Adjust the strap location such that when the strap is tightened the speedometer cable casing (black) is snug against the heater hose protective sleeve and that the center connection of the speedometer cable does not contact the protective sleeve.
Labor Operation Number: T1280
Labor Time: .2 Hours