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SUBJECT SPECIAL POLICY NUMBER: 84-I-32
CYLINDER BLOCK ADJUSTMENT

DATE: Nov. 15,1985

MODELS/YEARS 1984 OMEGA AND CUTLASS CIERA MODELS SECTION: 6A
EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L 4-CYLINDER ENGINE (VIN CODE R)


CONDITION

Some 1984 Omega and Cutlass Ciera models equipped with a 2.5L L-4 engine (VIN Code R) may experience cracks in the cylinder block casting between the valve lifter cavity and the water jacket, resulting in a loss of engine coolant and subsequent engine failure.

SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT

Should the engine block crack due to certain conditions, General Motors will replace the partial engine and certain associated parts. Refer to Dealer Technical Bulletin 84-T-27 for information regarding the service procedure and dealer claim submission.

The Special Policy covers both parts and labor for a period of five (5) years or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the date the vehicle was originally placed in service.

This "Special Policy Adjustment Bulletin" and a copy of Dealer Technical Bulletin 84-T-27 should be filed in the 3-ring binder furnished to the dealer by General Motors.

Claims for customer reimbursement for previously paid repairs are to be submitted as outlined in Dealer Technical Bulletin 84-T-27.