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1983 Buick Skyhawk Engine problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1983 Buick Skyhawk's engine & cooling with NHTSA. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine recalls for the 1983 Buick Skyhawk

Engine and engine cooling: crankcase (pcv)

87V165000126,319 vehicles affected

The problem
Internal corrosion of pulsair check valve assembly could permit exhaust gas to melt the plastic shut off valve and draw valve pieces into the air cleaner and throttle body.
The risk
If valve pieces lodge against throttle plate, engine maynot return to idle resulting in loss accelerator control and possibly a crash.
The fix
Replace pulsair check valve and shut off valve with newly designed valves.

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