Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Engine- Idle Shake or Poor Cold Driveability


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Number: 84-65

Section: 6C (VIm)

Date: Feb., 1984

Subject: IDLE SHAKE OR POOR COLD DRIVEABILITY ON 3.8L ENGINE - VIN CODE 9 OR K


Model and Year: 1982-83 IMPALA, CAPRICE, MONTE CARLO, MALIBU AND EL CAMINO

1984 IMPALA, CAPRICE, MONTE CARLO AND EL CAMINO

TO: ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS


The purpose of this bulletin is to ensure that customers enjoy the smooth performance intended for the 3.8L Chevrolet engine.

Should a customer comment about poor cold driveability or idle shake on some 1982, 1983 or early 1984 models with a 3.8L engine, refer to the following previously published bulletins. They apply to all years and models listed above. For idle shake, see Bulletin 83-T-19. For 83, 84 vehicles, poor cold driveability, see bulletin 84-56.