INTERMITTENT EXHAUST SULFUR ODOR

VEHICLES AFFECTED: SOME 86, EARLY 87 N, H BODIES WITH 3.0L (VIN CODE L) A, C, E, G, H BODIES WITH 3.8L (VIN CODE 3, B, 7)

Some 1986 and early built 1987 models equipped with 3.0L or 3.8L engines 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

Year Engine Code Model Part Number ---- ------ ---- ----- ----------- 86, 87 3.0L L NBody 25103328 86 only 3.0L L H Body 25103335 86, 87 3.8L 3, B ABody 25103333 86, 87 3.8L 3, B C, E, H Body 25103335 86, 87 3.8L (T) 7 G Body 25103338

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