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The sludge will be in the bottom of the block and not in the cyl. heads because they are higher and have better coolant flow. HTH
John

Your car is in thief mode ( fuel pump shuts off after 2 sec. ) . If you look your security light is on and will not go out . You need to have the sys. scanned for codes so you do not buy something...

You will need to have cooling sys. pressure tested to find the leak. Most common is a hose clamp or hose , water pump or upper intake manifold seals and gasket. HTH
John

Those are good photos and weather looks good for you .
Your car was only marking it's territory..:jeez:
Happy Thanksgiving
John

When you look at the upper intake near the T/Body you will see two ports that coolant goes through ( This is to heat the T/Body ) and near the ports you will see where the EGR pipe goes into the...

The upper intake gasket and T/Body seals are common leaks and are not that hard to repair but you may have a upper intake manifold that has burned through the EGR port near the T/Body ( most common...

Check your battery cables .. I would replace both battery cable bolts and the spacer on the pos. cable and clean inside the cables where the bolts go through ..these are known to corrode .
You have...

What was the org. problem with this car ...skipping , no start and what codes does it have ?
John

Most AutoZone or Advance Auto.Parts Stores will rent a spring compressor ( Hope you have one in your area ) .
The compressor works inside the spring after you remove the shocks ( I do not like the...

This could be a ignition switch that needs to be replaced ( internal short ). You can take it to a dealer to have it checked .
When switch fails it turns on all warning lights but will not have in...

Eastwood Co. also has the correct paints for your needs .You will find the Link for them at the bottom of the page ( Affiliates ).HTH
John

Yes upgrade your brakes but keep body work as your dad has suggested. Drive your car to have fun and enjoy it . :shifter:
John

You can replace your engine with a 3.8 V6 with Supercharger and matching trans. from same year Buick , Pontiac "C" body car with front wheel drive .
You will need the wiring harness and computer...

Need more info.Is the problem with the car moving or is the car at a stop when the vibration ocurrs ? HTH
John

Tom What code is being set ? You can go to Auto Zone , Advance Auto Parts etc. and they will scan the code for free .. report back with the codes .. could be as simple as a vacuum leak etc. HTH
John

Your cable will not come out at the " trans. end " because the other end has a stop on it that hit's the inside of the cable housing . If you pull on the cable from the " trans. end" you will break...

What year is your car and the engine size ? The Cam sensor is on the 3.8 v6 . Need more info.
John

If your drums are 12" then the spec. that I found has the max. at 12.080" that means that they would need to be replaced if before turning ( machined ) they are 12.080 "...... if they measure less (...

Sounds like you need to do a compression test ....and report back the results .... also take a vacuum reading and give that reading as well.
HTH
John

Check for vacuum leaks and take a vacuum reading with a gauge ( 16 to 18 in. at idle ) If you have good vacuum and no check eng. light on I would suspect bad fuel ( water or trash ) drain the fuel...

This is a list for 1975 models :

1975 BUICK LESABREDsp/HPEngFairGoodExcShowLoan4D SEDAN 1974-76350/150V81,4002,9004,7007,0002,1004D HARDTOP 1974-76350/150V81,7003,4005,1008,0003,0002D HARDTOP...

These do not work on the Custom model. HTH
John

I know "Year One" has the motor and also the lift cylinders . If you want to use automatic trans. fluid you have to order the next year model they will not give you a warranty or be liable for...

The 1966 is last year for brake fluid in the power top motor . " Year One Auto. Parts" may have the seal you need . HTH
Also it's hard to find info. on the power top assy. and motors because all...

I would check the trans. and engine mounts first .HTH
John