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Buick LeSabre 3.8. What is the torque on upper & lower intake.
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For the lower
intake:
Step 1 - Tighten down to 62in/lbs
(not ft/lbs) Center bolts first then outer bolts - Bring all bolts to finger tight then tighten in 1/4 turn increments till proper torque is achieved.
Step 2 - tighten down to 115in/lbs
(not ft/lbs) Center bolts first then outer bolts - Tighten in 1/4 turn increments till proper torque is achieved.
For upper
intake
Tighten to 18ft/lbs
(not in/lbs) starting from the center and working out in a criss-cross pattern - Bring all bolts to finger tight then tighten in 1/4 turn increments till proper torque is achieved.
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2001 Buick LeSabre ABS and TRAC OFF lite up same time. If I turn TRAC OFF manually ABS will come on if I goose throttle.
forget all that ABS lamp stuff (BUT IS GREAT TO WARN)
it is telling you the brakes are bad. (WHY IS VAST)
1: ALL FUSES GOOD.
2: OBD2 SCAN THE CAR, AND FOR SURE ABS SCANS TOO.
3:IF ABS SCANS SAY A SENSOR IS DEAD, I MAY BE OR THE WHEEL LOCKS UP.
4: BRAKES ARE BAD, SORRY ABS CAN NOT HIDE BAD BRAKES., EVER. IT CAN ALLOW A TAD WEAK BRAKES AND TUNES FOR THAT. BEST IS FULL SCANS. PCM AND ABS BOTH USING REAL SCAN TOOLS THAT DOES GM. (BOP +CHEBBY)
BAD BRAKES OR , BAD AXLE BEARINGS
BAD CALIPERS, OR THE SLIDER PINS RUSTED AND JAMMED.
BAD PADS
BAD CALIPER PISTONS.
BAD WHEEL SENSORS. CABLES CUT
ABS MODULATOR DEAD AND FULL OF RUST INSIDE,DOOMED.
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS ANYWHERE, NOT ALLOWED;.
OIL FROM SEALS BAD AND LEAKS TO PADS
ROTORS BAD, OR X10 WORSE CRACKED
THIS MEANS A FULL BRAKE INSPECTION IS DONE.
MASTER CYLINDER DRY OR FULL OF 21 YEAR OLD USELESS FLUID? AND IS FULL OF WATER NOW>?
DOT3/4 IS A WATER SPONGE.
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Is there a free service manual for a 2002 Buick LeSabre Limited?
Yes, there is! The GM Holden Specialty Vehicle Technical Service Manual for the 2002 Buick LeSabre Limited can be downloaded for free from the GM Holden website. This manual covers everything from diagnostics and repair procedures to wiring diagrams and system specifications. It is a valuable resource for anyone who owns or plans to own a 2002 Buick LeSabre Limited.
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