SHUDDER/VIBRATION ON ACCEL. (INSTALL NEW CRANK PULLEY)

SUBJECT: SHUDDER AND/OR VIBRATION ON ACCELERATION FROM A STANDING START (INSTALL NEW CRANKSHAFT PULLEY AND FLYWHEEL)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1992 N-CAR WITH 3300 ENGINE (VIN N) PONTIAC GRAND AM OLDS ACHIEVA BUICK SKYLARK

CONDITION:

---------- Some early production 1992 "N" models with 3300 - V-6 engine may exhibit a shudder and/or vibration from a standing start.

CORRECTION:

----------- This condition could be corrected by changing the engine balance characteristic. The balance characteristic is usually changed enough to correct the condition with the installation of a new crankshaft pulley. When the crankshaft pulley alone does not correct the condition, installation of the new flywheel may be necessary. The new pulley and flywheel were introduced into production vehicles beginning on November 12, 1991 with the following VIN breakpoints:

Buick 615136 Oldsmobile 400215 Pontiac "C" 212347 Pontiac "M" 022459

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

1. Road test the vehicle to verify the condition.

2. If the shudder is present, replace the crankshaft pulley with part no. 24501985 and road test.

3. If the shudder is still present, replace the flywheel with part no. 24502312.

4. Road test the vehicle to verify the repair.

NOTE: Most vehicles will be repaired by just replacing the balancer. It is not necessary to replace the flywheel if replacing the crankshaft pulley repairs the vehicle.

NOTE: If installing flywheel, make sure there is sufficient clearance between the flywheel weight and the block. Rotate the flywheel 360 degrees by hand to verify sufficient clearance. If there is an interference between the weight and the block, remove stock from the block to obtain sufficient clearance.

NOTE: Early flywheels (before above VINS) can be identified by "33" stamped on the balance weight. Late flywheels (after VINS listed above) can be identified by "AN" stamped on the balance weight.

PARTS INFORMATION:

PART NO. Crankshaft Pulley 24501985 Flywheel 24501986

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