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1995 BUICK RIVIERA
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KARAMACK
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1995 Buick Riv S/C. I had the harmonic balancer replaced and the timing chain cover. Car ran fine for two weeks; then was harder and harder to start; now, it won't start at all.
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:47 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Check spark by removing plug and ground to valve cover bolt, should be a blue snapping spark, also spray starting fluid in intake, if it runs a few seconds, then a fuel problem.
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:53 PM
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KARAMACK
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I grounded the spark plug; checked fuel pressure while cranking (40psi). I don't have a noid light to check injector.
Jan 5, 2011 at 2:58 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It sounds like a timing issue, is it equipped with distributor?
Jan 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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