1995 Buick Skylark cost/repair

1995 BUICK SKYLARK
117,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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1995 BUICK SKYLARK
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I just received a 1995 Buick Skylark with a quad 4 engine with 117K miles. The engine starts and runs ok, when you drive it down the road and give it gas, the engine has a noise. The previous owner had bypassed the heater core, but he plugged both hoses instead of connecting them. He also changed the fuel pumped and said it was leaking. I think the oil is getting fuel or water in it. I got the car really cheap and do not want to put a lot of money in it, so would you have any ideas on what might be wrong and how to fix it. THANKS
Sep 23, 2008 at 2:42 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

Without being there to check the vehicle, I would say you have a bad head gasket. When the gasket fails, it can open up the opportunity for coolant to get into the oil.

Joe

If you have any specific questions, let me know.
Oct 3, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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