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Anonymous Posted on Feb 09, 2010

Where is the thermostat located on 1997 buick riviera

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Hello smack609: My name is Roger and I will help you. To locate the thermostat follow the upper hose from the radiator back to the engine. The upper hose connects to the thermostat housing. Drain the radiator and remove the two bolts at the housing. Remove the housing to locate the thermostat. Reverse the procedure to reinstall. NOTE: The coolant system will need to be purged of air. Filling and starting the engine is not sufficient to fill the cooling system. Locate the bleed ports and open them. One is located on the thermostat housing. With the bleed valve open fill till you see coolant and no air bubbles. Start the engine and warm up. Watch the temperature to make sure it does not over heat. You may need to purge the system more then once. Do not assume the system is full until the coolant fan cycles at least twice. Should you need further help please just ask. Please rate the answer. This way I know it was helpful. Thank You for using Fix Ya. Roger

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  • Posted on Nov 25, 2008

SOURCE: I need to change the thermostat on a 1997 buick skylark 2.4

water pump is located at the very back of your car engine almost touching the firewall.
its a pain to get back there and just pray your water pump dont actually go out cause its best to take to a mechanic its all inter twined with the timing chain and alot of removal just to take out and replace..best of luck

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  • Posted on Jun 03, 2009

SOURCE: looking on the steps to replace the starter on 1997 Buick Riviera

Disconnect your battery (make sure you know radio security code if you have one) Unbolt starter, lower it and remove wires. Some twisting and turning may be required to get it out. Reverse process to install.

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  • Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: fuel pump location?

if you open your trunk and look in the far right of the trunk you will see a bulge carefully remove the carpeting out of the way and you will see a lid with five screws remove them and tada you have foubd your fuel pump easy as pie to find and replace also althoug unconfortable

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2009

SOURCE: Can I swap the engine

only if it is the same displacement(aka 3.8Litre) and even then you shoul use the intake manifold from the 97 with all the correct sensors and wiring.computer programs are not the same between the 2 cars even if same manufacturer. or change computer and wire harness from the Riv the the LeSabre.

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  • Posted on Nov 08, 2009

SOURCE: Can I swap engine from 1995 Buick Riviera into my

that depends on if the engine is the same cubic inch like a 3.1 or a 3.4 and you need to pay attention on the mounts if there the same if everything looks the same i would say go for it..

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