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Exhaust System Intermediate Pipes - Fractured/Cracked

FILE IN SECTION: 6 - Engine

BULLETIN NO.: 53-66-02

DATE: May, 1995

SUBJECT:
Fractured/Cracked Exhaust System Intermediate Pipes (Replace Intermediate Pipe and Muffler Assembly)

MODELS:
1995 Buick Regal
with 3.8L Engine (VIN L - RPO L27)
1995 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo
with 3.1 L Engine (VIN M - RPO L82)

VIN Breakpoints:

Model VIN Breakpoints Plant

Buick Regal S1445022 thru S1448285 (Oshawa 2)
Chevrolet Lumina/
Monte Carlo S9220037 thru S9255051 (Oshawa 1)
Chev. Lumina S1139761 thru S1156060 (Oshawa 2)

CONDITION

Some vehicles assembled between VIN breakpoints indicated above, may exhibit fractured/cracked exhaust system intermediate pipes. These fractures/cracks are typically located adjacent to the welds for the flange, hanger brackets or muffler.

CORRECTION

Within the above VIN breakpoints, replace existing intermediate pipe and muffler assembly with new one piece assembly indicated, following applicable service procedure in the Service Manual, Section 6F, Exhaust System.

Division Part Number
Buick 10279060
Chevrolet 10262282

PARTS INFORMATION

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation Labor Time
L2904 0.5 hr