Skylark L4-138 2.3L DOHC VIN D MFI QUAD 4 (1989)
Cylinder Head Gasket: All Technical Service Bulletins
Owner Letter
Dear Buick Skylark Owner:
As the owner of a 1988-91 Buick equipped with a 2.3L engine, your continued satisfaction with our product is of utmost concern to us. Your vehicle was
provided with a new vehicle warranty which covers certain parts of your vehicle for a specified period. These warranties are of considerable value to you
if you should experience problems with your vehicle.
CONDITION:
This letter is intended to make you aware that some 1988-91 Buick Skylark model vehicles with 2.3L engines may develop a condition of the cylinder
head gasket which allows coolant to leak past the head gasket into one or more cylinders. Early evidence of this condition would be a loss of coolant in
the coolant reservoir and/or "white smoke" from the tailpipe.
ACTION:
Buick Motor Division is therefore taking the following action:
We are providing owners with special coverage. If the above mentioned condition occurs within six (6) years of the date your vehicle was originally
placed in service, or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, your vehicle will be repaired for you at no charge, including the waiving of any deductible that
might normally apply.
This is not a recall. Do not take your vehicle to your Buick dealership as a result of this letter unless you believe you have a condition as described
above.
REFUNDS:
(Statement for all states except below)
If you have already paid for some or all of the cost to have a head gasket replaced and your mileage and in-service time was less than 60,000 miles/6
years, you should contact your Buick Dealer Service Department to seek reimbursement. Please provide your dealer with your original paid receipts or
invoices verifying the repair, the amount charged, proof of your payment and date of payment of those charges by June 30, 1993.
(Statement for Virginia, Connecticut and Wisconsin)
If you have already paid for some or all of the cost to have a head gasket replaced and your mileage and in-service time was less than 60,000 miles/6
years, you should write to Buick Motor Division, P.O. Box 2003, Flint, MI 48501-2003 to seek reimbursement. Please provide along with your request
your original paid receipts or invoices verifying the repair, the amount charged, proof of your payment and date of payment of those charges. This
information must be provided within two (2) years after the date on which you paid for the repair.
CONTACTING YOUR DEALER:
Repairs and adjustments qualifying under this special coverage must be performed by a Buick dealer. We suggest that you go to your selling or servicing
dealer, but you may select any Buick dealer. You may want to call the dealer service department first to find out how long they will need to have the car
so that you can schedule the most convenient time for yourself. This will also allow your dealer to order parts if they are not in stock. Keep this letter
with your other important glovebox literature for future reference.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO REPLACE A HEAD GASKET?
The time needed to replace a head gasket is about eight (8) hours. Due to scheduling and processing time, your dealer may need to keep your car
overnight.
We regret any inconvenience that you may experience; however, we have taken this action in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our
products.
