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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1983GRAND PRIX BASE, 5.0 HREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)MAINTENANCEPROCEDURESTIMING BELT SYSTEM INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION CHECK FOR OHC ENGINETIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION INFORMATIONTIMING BELT INTERFERENCE CHECK MENU

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 H

Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

1983 Pontiac Grand Prix Base, 5.0 HSECTION Timing Belt Interference Check Menu

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - CHEVROLET/GMC PASSENGER CARS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Chevette

1976-77

1.4L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1977-87

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1981-86

⁽²⁾ 1.8L 4-Cyl. Diesel

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Lumina (Exc. Van)

1991-96

⁽²⁾ 3.4L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Monte Carlo

1991-96

⁽²⁾ 3.4L V6

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Monza

1975-77

2.3L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Nova

1985-88

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Spectrum

1985-89

⁽²⁾ 1.5L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Sprint

1985-88

1.0L 3-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Sprint (Canadian)

1989-91

1.0L 3-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Vega (Exc. Cosworth)

1971-77

2.3L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1975-76

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

⁽¹⁾	Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

⁽²⁾	Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

⁽³⁾	Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - CHEVROLET/GMC LIGHT TRUCKS ⁽¹⁾

Application

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

LUV

1981-82

⁽²⁾ 2.2L 4-Cyl. Diesel

60,000

S10 Pickup

1983-85

⁽²⁾ 2.2L 4-Cyl. Diesel

60,000

Tracker (Canadian)

1989-96

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

⁽¹⁾	Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

⁽²⁾	Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

⁽³⁾	Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

TIMING BELT INTERFERENCE VERIFICATION - PONTIAC ⁽¹⁾

Application

Engine

Replacement Interval (Miles)

Passenger Cars

Acadian (Canadian)

1976-77

1.4L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1976-87

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1981-84

1.8L 4-Cyl. Diesel

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Astre

1973-77

2.3L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Firefly (Canadian)

1985-96

1.0L 3-Cyl

60,000

1995-96

1.3L 4-Cyl

60,000

Grand Am

1987-89

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Grand Prix

1991-96

⁽²⁾ 3.4L V6

60,000

J2000

1982-84

1.8L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

LeMans

1988-93

⁽²⁾ 1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1988-90

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Sunbird

1976-77

2.3L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1985-86

1.8L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1987-94

2.0L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Sunburst (Canadian)

1985-88

⁽²⁾ 1.5L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

T1000

1976-77

1.4L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1976-87

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

1000

1982-87

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

2000

1982-84

1.8L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

2000 Sunbird

1982-84

1.8L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

Light Trucks

Sunrunner

1992-94

1.6L 4-Cyl

⁽³⁾ 60,000

⁽¹⁾	Other interference engine applications may exist which are not indicated here.

⁽²⁾	Interference engine. Check for possible damage to piston(s) or valve(s) if there has been a timing belt failure.

⁽³⁾	Although the vehicle manufacturer does not recommend a specific scheduled maintenance interval, aftermarket belt manufacturers suggest the belt be replaced at 60,000 mile intervals.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.