you have to take the timing chain off
on the back of the engine down bottom. gm Jim
Between the water pump and firewall on passenger side
The location of a water pump on a 1995 Buick Skylark 4 cylinder is next to the engine. It is found directly under the alternator.
You can bypass your 1988 Buick Skylark heater core by removing the heater core water supply hoses. There will be to water hoses. Connect the water hoses to each other.
Try looking for a Chilton's repair manual on Amazon or eBay. They're dirt cheap now.
I had the same problem with my 90 buick century, Replacing the temperature sensor did the trick, it is located above and behind the water pump.
The thermostat on 4 cylinder, 2.3L Buick Skylark is on the bottom of the water pump. Remove the metal water line connected to the bottom of the water pump to find it. Remember the new O-ring with the new thermostat.
labor only? they shouldn't charge more than $75. should only take about 1 hour.
From hoses attached to the wipers.
That is an indication that head gasket is leaking. yes!
follow the top radiator hose till you get to the water neck, take off the water nech and it should be there.