Top 20 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Questions & Answers

Remove the panel under the dash on the passenger side and the blower motor is right there. You may also need to remove the glove box liner, it is held in with screws, about 6 of them I think

There is a switch (sensor) that is installed in the radiator tank, partway down one side that monitors coolant level. It would not be included with a new radiator, so if it was not replaced when the radiator was done, chances are that the sensor was just moved from one to the other. The sensor is probably going bad. You were right about the A/C. It has nothing to do with this issue. It is not a critical sensor, but light can be annoying. If you replace it, chances are your problem will go away. If you wish, you can disconnect the electrical cable from the sensor. If the low coolant light is then lit, you can ground the sensor cable to make it go out. If it goes out with the cable removed, then you can just tie it back. Just remember, though, that you no longer have a low coolant detection capability. Regular checks of the coolant level would be required, although this should be normal procedure anyway.

I doubt it. If the chain failed, the cam would not turn and you would not get spark. If you have normal compression on all cylinders, I would look at fuel pressure and engine computer codes.

Some common problems are sway bar bushings, and sway bar links at the ends of the sway bar ( some cars do not have these)

There are many causes for this symptom. Main suspects include: worn out transmission old fluid needs changed valve body is dirty or clogged transmission filter worn transmission or engine mounts wrong transmission fluid added at top-up shift solenoid broken

You have to tear the whole steering colum apart. It would be easier to get a key made. Or just get a garage jack and jack the rear off the ground and push or pull it around with some friends help.

It is a big possibility that it would have bent valves, best is to remove head and have it checked

Have you checked the fuel pump relay to see if it is sending power to the pump ? You get 3 seconds of power when you turn the key on.

Check all fuses ,wiring anywhere short or check alternatour

Transmission gear assembly and transmission needs inspection. Also check the transmission fluid level. Also is the fluid getting leaked or its low.

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Which engine? Usually a moderate tear down.

It all depends on the problem, which can be caused by a number of issues. Had an older Delta 88 and loved it, also an Olds Customer Cruiser with a big 455.If it's backfiring as it dies, then it sounds like fuel/air might be fine, and most likely electrical. If so, this could be faulty alternator, regulator, or even damaged or loose cables. Sometimes it's even as simple as checking out the plugs to see if they're fouled.Otherwise it could be the fuel/air supply, which could be restricted by clogged filters (air/fuel), or even a damaged fuel pump.There are so many variables, these are just the ones that jump out, based on the limited info you've posted.

Your car has an OBD-1 computer. Take it to a transmission shop to have the computer scanned for fault codes before wasting more money on changing parts. Cottman will scan it for free.

remove the inner door panel , under that will be a sheet of plastic,, peel it up and out of the way ( be careful thats some sticky mess they attach it with :) ) there are holes in the metal part of the inside door panel,, roll the window down, along the bottom you will see where the window attaches to the track glide, they have 2 ways these are mounted, One is with a double sided tape,, and the other is the glass has a bracket attached to it,, which I believe is what you have , look at the bottom of the inside of the door,, a small blot has more than likely come off, and it will be sitting at the bottom,, Just line up the bracket and re attach the bolt,, replace the plastic sheet , and reinstall the inner door panel

There might be a metal steering wheel lock release button under the dash in the steering column. but im not for sure on that. if you cant release it just get a flatbed tow truck. they will still be able to tow it.

It may just be loose wires like ground wires. The transmission has a wire that goes to the body of the car which serves as ground. Some of the wires including the ground may have come off.

Check your inline fuel filter. If the filter is half full of gunk, some fuel flows but when you start up a hill, there is a call for more fuel from your pump and this additional flow causes the gunk to become packed against your outlet stopping all of the fuel flow.Changing the fuel filter solves this.

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It is probably electrical because it goes away when it cools down. First you should diagnose if it is a fuel or ignition fault. When the car is dead, see if you are getting fuel and spark to the cylinders: remove a spark plug, but leave it on the wire and rest the plug threads on a metal part on the engine, and have someone crank the engine - look for a spark. Do not hold the spark plug or you can get a shock.

If you are getting no spark, the problem is the ignition control module which is located under the distributor cap - the round plastic piece from which the spark plug wires run.

With the plug out, you can also smell the spark plug hole. There should be a fuel smell. If not, suspect the fuel pump relay.

crank sensor perhaps

Check for spark at the coil and check for fuel getting to the motor. get back with me after these are done.