Info on Defective FPR: '98-2000 Recall (L36 engines)
12-14-2006, 08:40 AM
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Info on Defective FPR: '98-2000 Recall (L36 engines)
Not sure if I titled this right and will change as more info is obtained and it'* necessary, but I saw this blurb on local TV News last night:
Police Cruisers Pulled Off The Street After Two Explode
Looked it up this morning, but wasn't able to find the TSB they obliquely refer to in the report. Of course the news article itself is full of inaccuracies and bad statements, but thought we should look into it anyway.
I'll try and find more info as I get time today, but if anyone has knowledge or a copy of a TSB on this, please post it.
EDIT: Title changed to reflect new knowledge.
EDIT2: Title changed again to keep from scaring the sensitive folks with SCs...
Police Cruisers Pulled Off The Street After Two Explode
Looked it up this morning, but wasn't able to find the TSB they obliquely refer to in the report. Of course the news article itself is full of inaccuracies and bad statements, but thought we should look into it anyway.
I'll try and find more info as I get time today, but if anyone has knowledge or a copy of a TSB on this, please post it.
EDIT: Title changed to reflect new knowledge.
EDIT2: Title changed again to keep from scaring the sensitive folks with SCs...
12-14-2006, 08:47 AM
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OK. :?
The article states '98-2000 and specifically says it'* not a recall, but a bulletin, after first saying that it was part of a recall.
The article states '98-2000 and specifically says it'* not a recall, but a bulletin, after first saying that it was part of a recall.
....The part has been recalled and there are thousands of consumer versions of the same engine still on the street....
...The cars are not involved in a recall, but are part of a bulletin. Call your dealer if you own one of the cars...
...The cars are not involved in a recall, but are part of a bulletin. Call your dealer if you own one of the cars...
12-14-2006, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by lash
OK. :?
The article states '98-2000 and specifically says it'* not a recall, but a bulletin, after first saying that it was part of a recall.
The article states '98-2000 and specifically says it'* not a recall, but a bulletin, after first saying that it was part of a recall.
....The part has been recalled and there are thousands of consumer versions of the same engine still on the street....
...The cars are not involved in a recall, but are part of a bulletin. Call your dealer if you own one of the cars...
...The cars are not involved in a recall, but are part of a bulletin. Call your dealer if you own one of the cars...
12-14-2006, 09:04 AM
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OK, now. Here'* the link to the thread about it that was posted here in January 2005:
Fuel Pressure Regulator recall
It'* not 100% clear, but does indeed seem to affect only '98+.
It would be nice if we could find some more definite information for those that had not heard of it before (like myself).
Fuel Pressure Regulator recall
It'* not 100% clear, but does indeed seem to affect only '98+.
It would be nice if we could find some more definite information for those that had not heard of it before (like myself).
12-14-2006, 09:22 AM
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OK, more info, from autosite . com / recalls. This does indeed apply to '98-2000, but not all vehicles. Only ones with a specific Delphi FPR. Here'* a text exerpt:
This does not apply to 1997 Bonnevilles.
BTW, this site is a decent resource to look up recalls that may apply to your model, year, and trim level. site link
RECALLS
1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE Select Different Vehicle
1 Recall Notice
These recall notices may not apply to all vehicles. Please contact your dealer for more details or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration'* Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign Number: 04V090000 Date: 2004-Feb-24
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence Summary: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
1998 Pontiac Bonneville SE Select Different Vehicle
1 Recall Notice
These recall notices may not apply to all vehicles. Please contact your dealer for more details or contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration'* Auto Safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign Number: 04V090000 Date: 2004-Feb-24
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline: Delivery
Defect Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK CAN CAUSE A BACKFIRE.
Consequence Summary: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668.
BTW, this site is a decent resource to look up recalls that may apply to your model, year, and trim level. site link
12-14-2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Would I be wrong in saying this could be the cause of all those Grand Prix fires we hear about...or is that another problem?
12-14-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by willwren
Originally Posted by bonnie94ssei
Would I be wrong in saying this could be the cause of all those Grand Prix fires we hear about...or is that another problem?
Some of the fires can be ruled out as damn near a fuel fire... But when you see the front area burned where the distribution box would be and the Intake is still alive, that should say a lot...
It seems to me that GM really went the wrong way with the newer power blocks... And there were problems with the fuel pressure regulator all the way back to 96... But you won't hear that from GM... We have had a few of the 96-97'* pop the intake due to a fueling issue...
GM'* correction was to replace the furl pressure regulator, and reflash the PCM to help avoid a backfire in the intake which could cause an explosion... BOOM
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