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1999 Buick Century
by saskapple
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Nov 14, 2007 (9:08 pm)
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Hi there, I have a 99 Century and am having troubles with the head gasket and a leak on the water pump. I have been told that to repair both it will cost about $2500. I love my car and want to know if putting the $2500 work into it is worth it. In order to resell my vehicle I need to put the work into it, but what is the resale on a 8.75 year old century? The low tire light stays on continually even though the air in the tires is at the right press. Any ideas on what the issue is? I'm kinda frustrated as I don't know anything about cars and my husband knows even less. If someone can give me some info that would be great! thanks   
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1990 buick century
by kcobain03
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Nov 20, 2007 (1:34 pm)
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So on friday i was driving and my car just shut off. Its a 90 buick century with the v6 3.3. I have no spark. I installed a new ignition control module, had the coils checked and installed a new ecm. Everything checked out and i still have no spark. does anybody have any ideas?
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- #351 of 431
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How to change a cracked headlamp?
by saleemah
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Nov 24, 2007 (11:12 am)
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my headlight is broken and I can't take it out of the casing to change it. There are heavy duty bars atop blocking. Do detach the lamp shell that houses the light, or do I just somehow pull the light/lamp out from behind? Either way, the headlamp is mounted down and I can't get to the light. Or, if I am to pull the csing apart from the side. Huh?
I'm confused! It's hard to do with little tools and experience? My neighbors just look out the window and watch. I wonder what they thought when I changed my battery.
Saleemah
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Re: How to change a cracked headlamp? [saleemah]
by noodlesknowles
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Nov 24, 2007 (1:43 pm)
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Replying to: saleemah (Nov 24, 2007 11:12 am)
what year? my light in my 94 buick century has two metal springs that attach to the inside, you unhook them and the whole light comes out, bulb and all
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Re: 94 Buick Century [smcconnell]
by noodlesknowles
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Nov 24, 2007 (1:46 pm)
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Replying to: smcconnell (Sep 13, 2007 4:10 pm)
bad wires in your drivers door, take the rubber housing off of the wiring inbetween the door and the car, there should be some broken wires in there, I just wired them back together(with the car off and the battery unhooked) and applied electical tape, it works fine now
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Re: 1999 Buick Century [saskapple]
by jschnickel12
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Nov 29, 2007 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: saskapple (Nov 14, 2007 9:08 pm)
I have the same vehicle and have been told that I have a coolant leak that will cost 2,000 dollars to repair. I have had other coolant leaks but was told this one was expensive because they have to take the whole engine out to get to it. I think I had the water pump replaced. Within the next two years I've had a couple different mechanics tell me about this leak and they said I should be okay if I just keep filling my coolant up if it is low but to eventually get it fixed. My mechanic that I usually go to has also pointed it out and said I should eventually take care of it. I got my oil changed a couple days ago and he said it's the head gasket that needs to be replaced and apparently that is common in my car. The coolant was starting to leak into the oil so he said I needed to get it done soon. He gave me a price of 800. (A lot lower than the 2,000 someone had originally told me). Then I called around and someone offered to do it for 725, so I called my usual guy back and he said he'd do it for that. So 725 versus 2,000 is a big difference, especially for someone who has put off the repair for so long because I was just out of college and am still struggling for money. So I don't know if you want to call around to other people for your repairs. I hate my car but I love it. I've put in a good chunk of money repairing it already and will put in more now but it still seems like a pretty decent car. I was hoping to sell it in the next couple years too. Also, make sure they put in some new and improved head gasket, I was told that GM produced a newer better version and you shouldn't have that problem again. Hope this helps and if anyone else has some advice for me let me know. I have a big paint scrape on the side of my car and was wondering if I can remove it on my own and how to do that?
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Re: 1999 Buick Century [jschnickel12]
by saskapple
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Nov 29, 2007 (4:01 pm)
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Replying to: jschnickel12 (Nov 29, 2007 2:38 pm)
Thanks for your reply. I actually ended up just taking it to Midas. I paid 2200 for it but at least it is under warranty for the remainder that I have the car. I love my car too. I thought about just filling the oil and the coolant but with my baby in the car and winter here Fixing it was the best idea. It was the head gasket and they did replace it...thank goodness!
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Re: 1999 Buick Century [saskapple]
by otley
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Dec 03, 2007 (10:38 am)
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Replying to: saskapple (Nov 14, 2007 9:08 pm)
The tire light can be reset easily. If you open the fuse panel by the front passenger door, there is a red button that you press and hold to reset the tire light.
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- #357 of 431
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1994 BUICK CENTURY GEAR DISPLAY NEEDLE STUCK
by doggal
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Dec 06, 2007 (7:13 am)
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Hi there:
Was wondering if someone can help me out here. This morning I started my car (buick Century 1994) and when I switched into gear I accidently went to the 3 mark. When I tried to go back to D the needle did not wanted the move on the display. The car switched into gear because I can hear it, but the needle is stuck at the 3. What can I do to let it go back to P and then move when I switch the gear.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
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Re: 1994 BUICK CENTURY GEAR DISPLAY NEEDLE STUCK [doggal]
by doggal
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Dec 13, 2007 (1:32 am)
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Replying to: doggal (Dec 06, 2007 7:13 am)
Anyone, please????????
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