Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1965LESABRE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD LL, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALCADILLAC1971-72 (EXC ELDORADO)
1965 Buick LeSabre Base, 2D Convertible, Eng CD LL, Automatic Trans
1971-72 (Exc ELDORADO)
1965 Buick LeSabre Base, 2D Convertible, Eng CD LL, Automatic TransSECTION 1971-72 (Exc ELDORADO)
- Disconnect negative battery cable and remove hood. Remove carburetor air cleaner, heat shroud and radiator.
- Remove upper radiator hose bracket at cradle and remove radiator cover if so equipped. Remove fan and upper radiator hose from thermostat housing.
- Disconnect throttle and cruise control linkage at carburetor and position out of way.
- Remove air conditioning compressor and power steering pump, without disconnecting hoses of either, and place to side out of way. Disconnect wires on left side of engine and position wiring harness out of way.
- Remove vacuum hoses from carburetor and from tee at rear of intake manifold and remove purge hose at canister. Disconnect wires from right side of engine and position out of way.
- Remove hot water hose from right cylinder head. Loosen generator and remove belt. Loosen A.I.R. pump and remove belt.
- Loosen tie struts and position out of way. Remove two upper transmission to engine screws and raise car on hoist.
- Remove starter motor and disconnect exhaust pipes from manifold.
- Remove two nuts securing front engine mounts to frame crossmember.
- Disconnect and plug fuel line and vapor return line (A/C cars only) at fuel pump. Remove lower radiator hose at water pump.
- Remove flywheel inspection cover and screws securing flywheel to converter. Remove screws securing transmission to engine and lower car.
- Move right hand lifting bracket to a position where it straddles the intake passage for #1 cylinder and support transmission with floor jack.
- Raise engine slowly and pull forward to desengage transmission. Remove engine from car.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.