1998 Buick Regal Manifold leak

120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROGER LEE
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Discovered that the upper manifold (plastic plentum) sprung a leak at the ERG input pipe and the water port. Needless to say I had coolant all over the top of the lower manifold. Replace the upper manifold and gasket. Also flushed the antifreeze. My issue, car won't start. I am concerned that possibly the oxygen sensor may have been polluted. The number 6 port got water in it when I opened the upper manifold. I pulled the spark plugs and turn over the engine to make sure that I did not hydralica the engine. I am curious as to weather residual coolant on the oxygen sensor could be the problem. I did verify that all the wiring was correctly replaced and seated properly. Thanks for any suggestion you can offer!
Mar 23, 2010 at 3:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Even if the sensor got coolant on it and is not working, it should start. Have you checked to make sure you are getting spark and fuel?
Apr 14, 2010 at 2:48 PM
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