Thread: GM Recalls 207,000 Buick Regal, Pontiac GTP's

The automaker said Friday it is recalling the 1997-2003 Buick Regal GS and Grand Prix GDP models with 3.8-liter supercharged V-6 engines.

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Originally Posted by AlmightyBirdman

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yeah I caught that too...dumbasses

Food for thought...

Went to my favorite local junk yard today to take some pictures of this 1998 Regal GS that only had 36,000 miles on it....

In all honesty, there is some slight oil build up on the front head, but I have seen much-much worse on a L76 that never has ever caught fire. I guess this was the "1 in 1000" that caught fire. But what gets me...is the hood damage...If the fire was up front...from the front manifold igniting the dripping oil from the front valave cover, wouldn't more of the front of the car be damaged...rather than the back side of the engine area? Hummmmm.........









My vote...those quick connect lines are leaking, not the front valve cover.

Guess we will see how many cars go in for the recall, and catch fire later down the road. Wonder who pays for the car then? GM? LOL

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I dont trust my quick connect lines. Made me nervous when I changed out my rails and realized I had those quick connects right under the hood. Nice to have that possible fail point near so many possible ignition sources.
If it is the valve cover seals leaking, then adds to an argument for a clean polished engine bay to spot leaking issues early

Well, I smell burning and my headers are smoking! Looks like I'll be calling the Dealership tomorrow!

Do I just need to give them my VIN number and they should fix it for free? I've never had a recall before.

That should be how it works.

Oh, and the previous owner didn't wrap tin foil on your exhaust manifold. That's the factory heat shield.