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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK1965LESABRE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, ENG CD LL, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALV8 ENGINES1971-73
1965 Buick LeSabre Base, 2D Convertible, Eng CD LL, Standard Trans
V8 Engines: 1971-73
1965 Buick LeSabre Base, 2D Convertible, Eng CD LL, Standard TransSECTION 1971-73
Engine and transmission must be removed as a unit .
- Remove hood and disconnect battery cables, all wires, water hoses, vacuum hoses and exhaust pipes. Remove radiator, shroud, fan and pulley. Remove air cleaner and disconnect accelerator linkage.
- Remove fuel line at fuel pump. Disconnect A/C and power steering components and position to one side with hoses attached. Remove propeller shaft.
- With Synchro-mesh Trans, disconnect clutch linkage at cross-shaft, then remove cross-shaft at frame bracket. Connect lifting tackle to take weight off front mounts and remove front mount through bolts.
- Remove rear mount to crossmember bolts. Raise engine to take weight off rear mount, then remove crossmember.
- Lift engine slightly, move forward and remove 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.