1995 Buick Skylark cost/repair

Tiny
1995 BUICK SKYLARK
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  • 1995 BUICK SKYLARK
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,000 MILES
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
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 AT 2:42 PM

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Tiny
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.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2008 AT 8:11 AM

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