NHTSA Complaint #10040367 — 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10040367
Vehicle	1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2003
Date Filed	September 23, 2003
Mileage	129,657 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NC

Consumer Description

THE PLASTIC INTAKE MANIFOLD DEVELOPED A HOLE AND LEAKED ANTI FREEZE ONTO THE CYLINDER. THIS RESULTED IN ENGINE LOCKING UP AND THE CRANK SHAFT BEARING GOING BAD. *AK THE ROD BEARINGS ALSO FAILED DUE TO WATER ENTERING THE OIL PAN. *NLM

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