Buick Regal

The actual horsepower rating will depend on many things, including compression ratios, induction method, exhaust method and tuning. Somewhere between 200hp and 1000hp is a rough guess.

Around 3200-3300 lbs

If the problem is that the wipers "park" in the vertical position instead of the "down" position, then the most likely problem is that the cam plate that attaches to the motor itself "slipped" and is out of sequence. My 98 Regal did that, and I took it to a dealer for answers. I was told that this is a common problem that happens when the wiper arms get obstructed when the arms try to return to the "parked" position when they are turned off-- for example, if ice is on the windshield cowl (my problem!!).

I replaced the motor & transmission, but they STILL aren't just right, I think because I might not have the cam plate and the wiper arms fixed into the correct rotation-- they pressure fit into place and don't have a clear spline by which you can line things up. I can do most things on cars, but this has been a real challenge! The dealer, by the way, wants around $300 to correct this problem-- labor plus $200+ for the new part. It's not too hard to take things apart and reassemle them-- but it IS hard to know how the exact alignment of all the parts when you reassemble. Wish I had a better answer, but that's what I found out. If you have a question, chuck_Devers@SBCglobal.net will get you through to me.

Good Luck!

I had a wiper failure while in high during a rain storm. The arm was moving only 10% of the time on the driver side. I took the wiper arm off the toothed cam and fit a rubber washer on there. I then replaced the wiper, which was not easy, but once i did it the arm has not slipped at all. This was a roadside repair so i expected failure within a few weeks if that long, but it has lasted over months and many rain storms. Hope my solution can fix your head scratcher.

were can i locate and replace a starter for a 1998 buick regal?

i think maybe you over tightened the bolts you are suppose to torque them to specific pressure or pan will warp and not seal right

you have to have a tool called a cube. it is bought at most auto parts stores for under $15. once you have that secure the caliper and put your wrench to tighten and just keep cranking it until it is all the way in.

Had the same problem years ago, same year, model. Found the cable at NAPA auto supply, about $30, much cheaper than the GM dealer.

Couldn't do the replacement myself, had to have a mechanic do it (it was a B***H). Still cheaper in the long run this way.

I had this on a 90 3800 engine and used a bypass pully from auto zone for $40 bucks same size as the compresser pully but you have otpull the compresser out first and install it in the same three mounting holes using the same three bolts.

The " check engine light" is by far one of the most misunderstood technological advances It is a warning light that is illuminated when there is a problem affecting the EMISSIONS of the vehicle.. Don't let it bother you as it is a good thing once you understand it. One point that was brought up a recent meeting of technicians was that the amount of hydrocarbons is greater when the gas cap is left off than when the engine is running. Hydrocarbons are part of pollution emitted as gasoline evaporates. Going a step farther, one facet of the emission system is the "Evaporative" portion. This is when the fumes from the gasoline are leaking from the system into the outside air. This is one part of the emission system that can trigger a check engine light. I would say a small percentage of the vehicles that have a check engine light are the result of a loose or inadequate gas cap. But understand that many scenarios are possible with the "check engine light" The vehicle's powertrain computer (note that some vehicles have multiple computers aside from the powertain computer) will run a series of self-tests. They will only run under certain criteria. And they are different from manufacturer to manufacturer. Some self-tests or

Yes, you leave the cap off and make sure you keep the master cylinder full of fluid at all times. Bleed the brakes starting at the right rear and then moving to the LR, then RF, and ending at the LF.

Yes, it is possible to jump start a car with a bad starter, but not for very long. The car will eventually die again. It is best to take it to an accredited mechanic and have a professional fix the starter on your car.

50 dolllars each plate

You've lost a soft-plug (freeze plug). A very inexpensive part, but on many vehicles replacing it requires removing the engine from the frame or separating the engine from the transmission.

my buick will not start ,gear shift will not move, no cranking sound, all I get is light on dashboard . horn works , headlights work, battery is new(less than 1 mth old) my buick will not start ,gear shift will not move, no cranking sound, all I get is light on dashboard . horn works , headlights work, battery is new(less than 1 mth old)

There are several wires that must be removed from the existing starter before it can be replaced. The wires need to be taped and labeled so that they can be put correctly back on the new starter. The old starter needs two bolts to be taken out to put the starter in.

Coolant not reaching temp required. Usually it's sign of bad thermostat.

If like the 99 PA, then either front or rear replacement requires an alignment afterwards.

Disconnect the negative battery cable for 10 seconds.

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its most likely the clown wheels that the wanna be gangsters put on the car

Look under the back seat. You'll also find the battery there. I believe there's a fuse box under the hood close to the alternator.