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  • nancyw100
    nancyw100 - 1991 Buick Park Avenue - Engine - 3/22/2013
    Do you have to remove the motor mount to replace the water pump?
     
    • CVO
      3/22/2013 CVO
      Disconnect the negative battery cable. Drain the coolant into a clean container for reuse.
      Remove the serpentine drive belt and the coolant hoses from the water pump.
      Remove the water pump pulley bolts and the pulley; the long bolt can be removed through the access hole in the body side rail.
      Remove the water pump-to-engine bolts and the pump.

      To install:

      Clean the gasket mounting surfaces. Install a new gasket and pump assembly.
      Install the water pump-to-engine mounting bolts and tighten to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm) for 1990 engines and 126 inch lbs. (15 Nm) for 1991-93 engines.
      Connect the coolant hoses to the water pump and install the serpentine drive belt.
      Connect the negative battery cable.
      Fill cooling system and check for leaks. Start the engine and allow to come to normal operating temperature. Recheck for leaks. When the engine cools down, top off the coolant.

    • HouseCallAuto
      3/22/2013 HouseCallAuto
      Yes the mount has to be removed, that is why the posted labor time for this water pump is listed at 3.7 hours.
  • kkblair15
    kkblair15 - 2005 Buick Century - Engine - 3/22/2013
    I have a 2005 Buick Century (Custom) My "Check Engine Light", was coming on and going off, now it is staying on.
    I had it tested and received the following code: P0455. What part will I need to repair this problem?
     
    • Jimm
      3/22/2013 Jimm
      Trouble Code: P0455= EVAP System Gross Leak (0.080") Detected

      Possible Causes:

      Fuel tank cap is loose or missing
      EVAP purge control vacuum line is loose or not connected
      EVAP purge solenoid is damaged or has failed
      EVAP emission canister clogged or restricted

      Sometimes you can correct this code by simply unscrewing the fuel cap and reinstalling it correctly - to see if the code goes away.
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/22/2013 HouseCallAuto
      I would replace the gas cap, erase the code with a code reader and see if it solves it because the cap is the cause most times and the cap is like 6 bucks and is free of labor to replace.
  • Cybage 1
    Cybage 1 - 2010 Buick LaCrosse - Engine - 3/22/2013
    Engine is making bad noise.
    Engine is making bad noise- question for testing app
     
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  • gloria
    gloria - 1999 Buick LeSabre - Engine - 3/22/2013
    Cost of intake mainifold gaskets upper& lower by mechanic
    I'm unable to get an answer under estimated cost
     
  • amixedperspective
    amixedperspective - 1989 Buick Skylark - Engine - 3/20/2013
    My Steering wheel and engine start to vibrate when car is put into D,R,1,2. When in P or N no vibrations.
    Miles 95109 Only happens when stopped at a stop light or car is in parking space. Once able to accelerate, vibration goes away. Not the brakes because it still does it if left in gear and parking brake is engaged. Recently had a tune up, new spark plugs, ...
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/20/2013 HouseCallAuto
      You have a bad engine mount. It will be the mechanic's job to determine which one and then replace it. I do not know the cost because I do not know which one is bad. probability here is almost 100%.
    • breylynn36
      3/20/2013 breylynn36
      Having same problem right now with my Buick Skylark Custom 2.3 liter
      I believe it is either the O2 sensor or the Throttle Position Sensor. Most likely cause for you as well!! Best of luck to the both of us :)
      Testing our sensors tomorrow
    • breylynn36
      3/20/2013 breylynn36
      Or I guess nevermind sorry mis-read thought you said it vibrated when in P or N.

      Best of luck to you anyhow!
  • psteve631
    psteve631 - 1999 Buick Regal - Engine - 3/20/2013
    Window controls and radio dont work when car is started.
    before starting in run position they work fine, as soon as I start the car I lose them again. Rarely all works fine and will stay on but sometimes goes out again after a few minutes. Another issue that could be related is sometimes the car wont start at all but I ...
     
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  • Jerseychic07866
    Jerseychic07866 - 1994 Buick LeSabre - Engine - 3/14/2013
    How long after egg valve and air intake sensor repair can my car be emissions inspected?
    I had engine light issues for some time, and my car was finally repaired and the engine light has not come back on and the car drives better. My car has 146,000 miles on it. The OBDI codes were: p0112, p1406 Do I need to complete a driving cycle to pass NJDMV ...
     
  • Edwin
    Edwin - 1990 Buick LeSabre - Engine - 3/13/2013
    Engine cranks but ha no spark
    I change the ignition module but still get no spark
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/13/2013 HouseCallAuto
      You have a bad crank sensor. It is behind the harmonic balancer.
      HouseCallAuto
      3/14/2013 Edwin
      Thanks for the information
  • Kathy
    Kathy - 1996 Buick Regal - Engine - 3/10/2013
    What makes car cough and spurt and die?
    96 regal, chokes out and dies
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/10/2013 HouseCallAuto
      Plug in a code reader and see what fault codes are stored. That is the first step toward repairing it yourself. A code reader can be purchased from Amazon for as little as $21.00 and it takes two minutes to read the codes.
    • Jimm
      3/10/2013 Jimm
      First step - have the check engine light or stored fault codes scanned - for free - at any local auto parts store; Advance Auto, Auto Zone, NAPA. Then, post a reply as 'add answer' with the specific fault code for more assistance.

      Possible Causes of Engine Hesitation or Stumble:

      Dirty fuel injectors (cleaning the injectors often fixes this).
      Bad MAP (manifold absolute pressure) sensor
      Bad TPS (throttle position) sensor
      Bad or dirty MAF (mass airflow) sensor
      Low fuel pressure (leaky fuel pressure regulator or weak fuel pump)
      Vacuum leaks (intake manifold, vacuum hoses, throttle body, EGR valve)
      Bad gasoline (fuel contaminated with water or too much alcohol)

      Sometimes, what feels like a hesitation is actually ignition misfire rather than lean misfire. The causes of ignition misfire may include:

      Dirty or worn spark plugs
      Bad plug wires
      Weak ignition coil
      Wet plug wires
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    • HouseCallAuto
      3/5/2013 HouseCallAuto
      Read fault codes and repost with the code numbers. the mass air flow sensor is a high probability here.
  • imott08
    imott08 - 1998 Buick Regal - Engine - 3/5/2013
    Why does the car do start when going out to start early in the morings or when its set for awhile,and cuts off after run
    had a tune up first of last month.the car runs good then when get to red lights it cuts off but has started back up.the car has 60,ooo mi.no other lights come on.
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/5/2013 HouseCallAuto
      Read fault codes and post the codes here. if no codes are there after checking, state that.
  • bjhnson24
    bjhnson24 - 1998 Buick Park Avenue - Engine - 3/4/2013
    Car has problems running when engine is warm idles down but runs perfectly when car is cold
    i have a 1998 buick park avenue base 121k miles, ran out of gas and have had troubles ever since i have replaced the throttle position sensor, idle control valve, map sensor, and mass air flow sensor and even the fuel pump but when the engine is cool/cold it starts ...
     
    • CVO
      3/4/2013 CVO
      When the engine is first started, and rpm is above 400 rpm, the system goes into 'Open Loop' operation. In 'Open Loop', the ECM will ignore the signal from the Oxygen (O2) sensor and calculate the air/fuel ratio based on inputs from the coolant and MAF sensors, but mostly from a pre-programmed table in the memcal.

      The system will stay in 'Open Loop' until the following conditions are met:

      1. The O2 sensor has varying voltage output, showing that it is hot enough to operate properly. (This depends on temperature)
      2. The coolant sensor is above a specified temperature about 40oC/104oF.
      3. A specific amount of time has elapsed after starting the engine.

      The specific values for the above conditions vary with different engines and are stored in the mem-cal. When these conditions are met, the system goes into 'Closed Loop' operation. In 'Closed Loop', the ECM will calculate the air/fuel ratio (injector on-time) based on the various sensors but mainly the O2 sensor. This allows the air/fuel ratio to stay very close to 14.7:1.
      Check the oxygen sensor and replace it as necessary.
  • ronald alberti
    ronald alberti - 2007 Buick Rendezvous - Engine - 3/2/2013
    I changed the oil on my car and I still have a taping noise when I apply the gas it won't do it when at an idle
    This problem started four days ago I thought it was low oil so I added the proper amount and then had the oil changed and still when I apply the excilerator it taps when I let off it goes away
     
    • HouseCallAuto
      3/2/2013 HouseCallAuto
      A really good mechanic has to hear this. There is no way to even speculate about a cause.