1998 Buick Park Avenue review from North America
"Great car, bad intake gasket system"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The intake manifold gasket failed, filling the cylinders with water and hydro-locking the engine. I tore it down to the heads, but should have stopped at the intake manifold. The head gaskets were fine. If this happens to you change the intake manifold gaskets (only).
General comments?
I love this car!
I also had a 92 LeSabre and it went 350,000 miles with no problem, then my daughter totalled it out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 Automatic |
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| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 135000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 29th December, 2007 |