Engine. Buick Roadmaster 1996

For 1990-2009 cars

# Engine

## All Description and Operation

- Battery Protection During Vehicle Storage
- Battery Ratings
- Battery Replacement
- Battery Tray and Hold Down Retainer Description
- Distributor Ventilation System
- Electrolyte Freezing
- Generator Description and Operation
- Ignition and Start Switch Replacement
- Ignition System
- Ignition Timing
- Spark Plug
- Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly
- Starter Motor

## All Special Tools and Equipment

- Special Tools

## All Visual Identification

- Engine Wiring
- Left Side View Engine Wiring Harness
- Right Side View Engine Wiring Harness
- Transmission Engine Wiring Harness

## Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

- Jump Starting in Case of Emergency
- Starter Inspection
- Starter Pinion Clearance Check

## Diagnostic Procedures

- Battery Electrical Drain/Parasitic Load Test
- Battery Is Undercharged or Overcharged
- Battery Test Diagnosis

## Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

- Generator Assemble
- Generator Disassemble
- Starter Assemble
- Starter Disassemble

## Electrical/Electronic Schematic Diagrams

- Starting and Charging Schematics

## Electrical/Electronic Specifications

- Battery Usage
- Battery Voltage Versus Temperature
- Generator Usage
- Starter Usage

## General Diagnostic Information

- Battery Common Causes of Malfunction
- Battery Hydrometer Displays Dark or Yellow Dot
- Generator Assembly Bench Check
- Generator Assembly Check
- No Crank
- Starter No Load Test
- Starter Noise Diagnosis
- Volt/Charge Indicator Inoperative
- Volts Indicator Lamp Always On
- Volts Indicator Lamp Never On

## General Safety Information

- Service Precautions

## Mechanical Specifications

- Fastener Tightening Specifications

## Other Specifications

- GM SPO Group Numbers

## Removal, Installation, and Replacement

- Battery Cable
- Battery Replacement
- Battery Tray
- Distributor
- Distributor Cap, Cover, Rotor, and Base
- Generator Replacement
- Ground Leads
- Ignition Coil and Ignition Coil Module
- Spark Plug
- Spark Plug Wires Not Operating Properly
- Starter Replacement