Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems of the 1996 Buick Park Avenue

Three problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 1996 Buick Park Avenue. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2003

Anti-freeze leaked into the engine's oil. As a result, the vehicle lost power. The rod bearings, upper and lower intake manifolds were replaced. There was severe damage to the engine, which caused the entire engine to be replaced.

2 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

Intake manifold failure.

3 Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

1996 Park Avenue with manifold gasket issues**.


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