1988 Buick Electra "engine not start" Questions

...engine's valve seals may be worn. The Fix: Replace valve seals. (Generally not a DIY job) You don't say if this is just upon start up, or? If it's just on start up, it's a worn valve guide/seal. Oil ...

...Start the engine and spray around the manifold and any vacuum hoses you see, work your way from top down, when you get close to a vacuum leak the engine will give you an indication as it changes the ...

start circuit fuse and/or relay in the engine compartment relay box. To bypass all of this stuff and check the starter and solenoid, you can jump the solenoid terminals as I describe in the below post

...engine and it may start to run really slughish, stall and poor fuel economy. There are various stages of fuel injector problems. Basically the fuel is delived in the proper quantity and spray pattern ...

...starter is removed, install the new starter in reverse procedure of removal. Reconnect the negative battery cable and attempt to start engine.

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...may have lost its teeth. Sounds like it has jumped a tooth or so. Common problem on 3.8 vin code 3 engine for 87. To replace it you will need a front cover gasket set,timing ger set,new design ...

...fuel filter. if bad car will not pickup normal speed, it will bog down. not enough fuel getting to engine. especially on

...engine light will start to flash. It will do one short blink and then two fast blinks relating to the number 12 which means it's in diagnostic mode. Then record the blinks there after to decifer the ...

...start the engine with the air switch on it blows my blower fan ... Car Air Not Blowing, Heat & Air "How to" Test Testing ... ? 6:22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgar6Q1lV6A Apr 5, 2013 - ...

start the three bolts, tighten them finger tight and torque them evenly to 35 ft. lbs. (48 Nm). Support the engine and install the engine-to-transmission bolts. Torque the bolts to 40 ft. lbs. (54 Nm)