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by skiColorado
Sun Oct 11, 2009 11:07 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?
Replies: 33
Views: 10194

Re: Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?

It looks like FE1... So what does that mean?
by skiColorado
Sat Oct 10, 2009 10:28 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?
Replies: 33
Views: 10194

Re: Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?

How do I find out what suspension I have?
by skiColorado
Sat Oct 10, 2009 9:19 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?
Replies: 33
Views: 10194

Suggestions for sloppy Buick Suspension?

I have a 1997 Buick LeSabre that rides like a bouncing boat! The rear struts were done recently however I know the front needs to be done soon. My question is:can I add a different sway bar to stiffen up the ride? Or any other tips/ creative non-stock ways to make ride more like a sports car vs what ...
by skiColorado
Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:24 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!
Replies: 17
Views: 11115

Re: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!

Thanks for everyone who contributed to my question. I fixed the problem today by installing a new coolant elbow. I also flushed the coolant system. Hopefully no more problems for a while. My thought is if the lim and uim are not leaking, why fix it? I had the cooling system pressure tested and my ...
by skiColorado
Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:45 pm
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!
Replies: 17
Views: 11115

Re: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!

Agreed with all advice so far. Now my 2 pesos:

As to the estimates you were given:

Did the dealer estimate ($875) include everything : New UIM/UIM gaskets and new LIM gaskets? If so, I guess that's not TOO bad an estimate...for a dealership , anyway. If you go that route (or DIY), insist on the ...
by skiColorado
Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:07 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!
Replies: 17
Views: 11115

Re: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!

Thanks so much! You guys are a great help! It looks like the coolant elbow should be straight forward. I am converned that if I attempt the uim and lim that it may take me 10 hours or more. I have a single stall garage. Anyone else have experince replacing the uim and lim and how long did it take ...
by skiColorado
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:52 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!
Replies: 17
Views: 11115

Re: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!

Thanks for your answer. My question is, because the car is relatively new to me, and I don't want to have problems with it, should I just do the LIM and the UIM and the elbows? Is just replacing the elbows something I could do with my average mechanical knowledge? Also, I added Bars Stop leak to the ...
by skiColorado
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:01 am
Forum: 1992-1999
Topic: Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!
Replies: 17
Views: 11115

Dealer says UIM gasket, shop says leaking coolant elbow!

I recently purchased a 1997 Buick LeSabre with 88,000 miles on it. It recently developed a coolant leak that only happens when it is cold out. During the day when it is hot and I am driving, it does not leak, nor does it look like it is leaking. However, I park it over night, and it leaks a puddle ...