COLD ENGINE PISTON KNOCK ON 2.OL (NEW PISTON). Oldsmobile Firenza 1987

For 1990-2009 cars

# COLD ENGINE PISTON KNOCK ON 2.OL (NEW PISTON)

#### MODELS/YEARS 1987-88 FIRENZA

Some customers may comment of a cold engine knock at initial vehicle start-up. This condition may be repaired by installation of tighter fitting pistons available through service parts:

Part Number 101 12367 0.04mm O.S. Part Number 101 12368 0.50mm O.S. Part Number 101 12369 1.00mm O.S.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Piston fit should be reduced to .0008" - .0015" clearance. The cylinder block may need to be honed to achieve the desired piston fit. Refer to the Service Manual Section 6A for proper piston fit instructions.

#### WARRANTY INFORMATION

Labor Operation Number: J1308

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