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Buick Skylark and Somerset (1980-1999): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Buick Skylark or Somerset? Here are shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Buick cars. Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

Buick Skylark (1986-1999), Somerset (1985-1987) / Oldsmobile Achieva (1992-1998), Calais (1985-1991) / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the:
- Buick Skylark (1986-1999) and Somerset (1985-1987)
- Oldsmobile Achieva (1992-1998) and Calais (1985-1991)
- Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998).

Gasoline engines:
- 4 cylinders - 2.0, 2.3 and 2.5 litre
- V6 - 3.0, 3.1 and 3.3 litre.

This Haynes manual for the Buick Skylark and Somerset / Oldsmobile Achieva and Calais / Pontiac Grand Am describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Author:Richard Lindwall, J. H. Haynes
Details:352 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.8 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.71 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 2001)
Series:Haynes Auto Repair Manual (38025)
ISBN:9781563923982

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Repair manual: Buick Skylark (1986-1999), Somerset (1985-1987) / Oldsmobile Achieva (1992-1998), Calais (1985-1991) / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998)

Buick Skylark (1986-1999), Somerset (1985-1987) / Oldsmobile Achieva (1992-1998), Calais (1985-1991) / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998)

Language: English

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Buick Skylark / Chevrolet Citation / Oldsmobile Omega / Pontiac Phoenix (1980-1985) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix.

Gasoline engines: 4 cylinders - 2.5 litre / V6 - 2.8 litre.

Model years: 1980-1985.

This Haynes manual for the Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Citation, Oldsmobile Omega and Pontiac Phoenix describes service and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Author:Rik Paul, J. H. Haynes
Details:349 pages, 27 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm / 10.6 x 8.5 x 0.51 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1996)
Series:Haynes Auto Repair Manual (38020)
ISBN:9781563921544

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Repair manual: Buick Skylark / Chevrolet Citation / Oldsmobile Omega / Pontiac Phoenix (1980-1985)

Buick Skylark / Chevrolet Citation / Oldsmobile Omega / Pontiac Phoenix (1980-1985)

Language: English

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Buick Skylark, Somerset, Somerset Regal / Oldsmobile Achieva, Cutlass Calais, Calais / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998) | Chilton Repair Manual

Chilton Repair Manual for the General Motors N-Body passenger cars:
- Buick Skylark, Somerset and Somerset Regal
- Oldsmobile Achieva, Cutlass Calais and Calais
- Pontiac Grand Am.

Gasoline engines: 4 cylinders - 2.0, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 litre / V6 - 3.0, 3.1 and 3.3 litre.

Model years: 1985-1998.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the diesel models.

This Chilton manual for the GM N-Body passenger cars covers maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, camshaft, inlet and outlet valves, cylinder head, crankshaft, lubricating system, and gaskets).
It also addresses the cooling system, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust, and the electrical system. Additionally, it describes work on other components, such as the clutch, transmission (only removal and installation), front and rear axles, springs and shock absorbers, the steering system, brakes and body.

  • Covers both U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Includes technical specifications, adjustment data, torque wrench settings, and wiring diagrams.
  • Tables for troubleshooting and identification of models and engines.

Product details

Author:Christopher Bishop
Details:400 pages, 27.5 x 21 x 2 cm / 10.8 x 8.25 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Chilton Automotive Books (USA, 2011)
Series:Chilton Auto Repair Manual (28660)
ISBN:9780801991066

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Repair manual: Buick Skylark, Somerset, Somerset Regal / Oldsmobile Achieva, Cutlass Calais, Calais / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998)

Buick Skylark, Somerset, Somerset Regal / Oldsmobile Achieva, Cutlass Calais, Calais / Pontiac Grand Am (1985-1998)

Language: English

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