1997 Buick Skylark Overheating problems

1997 BUICK SKYLARK

120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC

DAVEYJKX

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I just recently replaced the PCV valve, the air filter, the radiator, and did an entire cooling system check and fix, YET IT STILL OVER HEATS my car is a 1997 Buick Skylark 3.1 V6 and i have no idea W.T.F. is wrong with it, any advice you can offer would be great e-mail me at davidgearl263@gmail.com thanks,

David Earl

P.S (i didnt know which topic to pick so i just choose one)

Nov 24, 2010 at 12:00 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you flushed the entire system and replace the thermostat and everything was clean and flowing, make sure the radiator hoses are not collapsing when the engine is overheating. If they are good and you are getting good flow, chances are you have a bad head gasket or intake gasket. The 3.1L V6 had a problem with intake gaskets.

Let me know, and let me know if you are getting good heat in the vehicle.

Joe

Nov 24, 2010 at 12:07 AM