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1990 Buick Skylark Problems

 

Improper head light bulb installation may cause incorrect head light aim

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The head light assembly may not be installed correctly after a head light bulb is replaced causing the head light aim to be incorrect.

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Engine Oil Leak From Intake Manifold Gasket

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The intake manifold gasket can develop external engine oil leaks. The intake manifold will need to be removed and the gaskets replaced to correct this issue.

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Rough Running Engine Due to Vacuum Leak

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The engine vacuum hose to the MAP sensor may crack resulting in a vacuum leak causing the engine to run rough and/or stall.

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Cracked exhaust manifold can affect oxygen sensor operation

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Exhaust manifold may crack causing an exhaust leak . This could affect the oxygen sensor performance and cause a drivability concern.

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The Engine May Stall After Extended Freeway Driving

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The torque converter clutch can stick "on" after extended freeway driving causing the engine to stall when coming to a stop. Our technicians tell us when this occurs, the engine usually will restart and stall when put into gear. After allowing about twenty minutes for the engine and transmission to cool down, the engine will start and the transmission will operate normally. Replacing the torque converter clutch solenoid, transmission filter, and fluid will generally correct this issue.

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Engine Oil Leak From Valve Cover Gasket

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This engine may leak oil from the valve cover gasket.

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Front Brake Rotor Wear Can Cause Pulsations

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Front brake rotors can wear causing a pulsation felt in the brake pedal. Our technicians often recommend replacement of the front rotors and brake pads as the best option to correct this condition.

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Timing Chain Tensioner/Guides May Wear and Cause Noise

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The timing chain tensioner and guides are prone to wear and may develop an abnormal noise, requiring replacement.

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Coolant Leak From Heater Core

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The heater core under the right side of the dashboard may leak engine coolant which can puddle on the passenger front floor. The loss of coolant may cause an engine overheating condition. Our technicians tell us that removal of the dash board is necessary to replace the heater on these vehicles.

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Engine Stall Or No Start Condition

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The fuel pump may fail causing engine to stall and not restart.

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Coolant Leak & Engine Overheating

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A coolant leak may develop from the water pump. This can result in an engine overheating condition. A leaking water pump will require replacement.

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Transmission Fluid Leak From Cooler Line

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An automatic transmission fluid leak may develop from the rubber section of a transmission cooler line. In some cases the rubber section of hose can be replaced. In others, the complete cooler line must be replaced to correct this type of leak.

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Engine Overheating Due to Head Gasket Failure

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The 2.3L 4 cylinder engine can be prone to head gasket failure. This can result in coolant loss and engine overheating.

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Check Engine Light Due to Oxygen Sensor Failure

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The oxygen sensor can fail causing Check Engine Light illumination and the engine to run rich (burn more fuel than normal).

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High Pressure Power Steering Hose Can Leak Fluid

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The high pressure power steering hose will commonly leak fluid; it should be replaced.

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