上汽通用别克汽车维修手册-v28bc.pdfVIP

SECTION 8B - EXHAUST SYSTEM IMPORTANT Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section 00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage. 1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION All V2 Series Models feature a low back pressure exhaust system, similair to the system fitted to VT Series II Models. V2 Series Models retain a dual exhaust system back to the rear of the twin intermediate mufflers. At this point, the exhaust converges into a single pipe and rear muffler/tailpipe arrangement. The exhaust outlet for V2 Series Models are fitted with the large, chrome, oval fitting, regardless of engine type or model varient. The engine exhaust manifolds connect to two equal length, symmetrical stainless steel front pipes. The front exhaust pipes are of a dual wall air gap construction on vehicles fitted with the GEN III V8 engine. The system layout for both V6 Supercharged and GEN III V8 engines is similar, in that a catalytic converter is welded to each engine pipe, with a flanged, gasketed joint connecting each converter to the twin, intermediate exhaust pipes. A service catalytic converter is available for replacement purposes. On vehicles fitted with the GEN III V8 engine, the two intermediate exhaust pipes are stiffened by a welded bridging piece and balance pipe, at points before the twin intermediate mufflers. The catalytic converters as fitted to V2 Series Models equipped with the GEN III V8 engine, are supported by a bracket bolted to each converter and secured to the transmission extension housing. The automatic transmission converter design is different to that f