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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC1987FIERO BASE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETHEORY AND OPERATIONCCC THEORY/OPERATIONVEHICLE IDENTIFICATIONFUEL SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, Automatic
Fuel System Identification
1987 Pontiac Fiero Base, AutomaticSECTION Fuel System Identification
The following table lists the systems used with each engine.
SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
| System Type | Engines |
|---|---|
| Minimum Function Carburetor | 1.6L (VIN C) |
| Full Function Carburetor | 2.8L (VIN X) |
| 3.0L (VIN E) | |
| 3.8L (VIN A) | |
| 5.0L (VIN G) | |
| 5.0L (VIN H) | |
| 5.0L (VIN Y) | |
| 5.0L (VIN 9) | |
| 5.7L (VIN 6) | |
| Throttle Body Fuel Injection (TBI) | 1.8L (VIN O) |
| 2.0L (VIN P) | |
| 2.0L (VIN 1) | |
| 2.5L (VIN R) | |
| 2.5L (VIN U) | |
| 2.5L (VIN 2) | |
| 4.3L (VIN Z) | |
| Port Fuel Injection (PFI) | 2.0L (VIN M) |
| 2.8L (VIN S) | |
| 2.8L (VIN W) | |
| 2.8L (VIN 9) | |
| 3.0L (VIN L) | |
| 3.8L (VIN 3) | |
| 3.8L (VIN 9) | |
| 5.0L (VIN F) | |
| 5.7L (VIN 8) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.