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1996 Buick Century I am stupid about cars after the 70s

Tiny
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  • 1996 BUICK CENTURY
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 99,000 MILES
Need helpran fine and then would not start checked compression on front three 180 30 and 0 pulled cover and 4 out of 6 valves are not moving when cranked
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 AT 7:55 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the camshaft is a goner
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 AT 8:59 PM
Tiny
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How expensive is it to buy and have installed camshaft for the old buick or shoul I cut my losses
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 AT 10:50 PM
Tiny
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I bought the car it started up no problem drove it home 4 miles and never has started. I put crank senser in it new plugs map sensor new coil packs. It will pop through the throttle body if I flood it. Dude told me it was a intake gasget but I think it is more serious it wont start at all.I dont know what to do
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Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 AT 11:05 PM
Tiny
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Its a major repair and expensive with today's economy-Your call
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009 AT 2:47 AM

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