How to remove and install cylinder heads on Buick Century and Regal?

If you ever need to remove and install cylinder heads on various Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile engines, here are some general steps: To begin with, disconnect the battery and drain the coolant. Take off the air cleaner, then if there is one, take off the air conditioning compressor (but keep lines attached), and also remove the air hose at check valve. After that, get rid of turbocharger assembly or manifold as required. While removing the right head start by loosing an alternator belt and separate wiring to take out that component. As for left head, eliminate dipstick power steering pump as well as air pump. Label and disconnect plug wires plus exhaust manifold from head being removed. While doing so remove rocker arm cover/exhaust manifold/header pipe/rocker shaft assembly/pushrods keeping them in order .Do not allow any foreign material to enter critical areas while you carefully clean engine block gasket surface. Put a new head gasket in place holding it with dowels in block .Prior to installation carry out cleaning of cylinder head face where gasket goes do this by placing cylinder head on dowels in block then use thread sealer on all bolts. In accordance with Torque Specifications chart tighten bolts gradually following specified torque sequence until reaching final torque value. At last reassemble remaining components backwards way they were disassembled.Another thing to note is that when working on Chevrolet engines proper tightening of cylinder head bolts requires use of a torque wrench while for Oldsmobile diesel engines it is important to thoroughly clean mating surfaces and apply a new head gasket with specific torque values and sealing procedures followed.Very importantly check the cylinder head for warpage using a straight edge together with feeler gauges; if warpage exceeds specified limits then resurface it at an established machine shop.

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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 12586926
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- Other Name: Head Assembly, Cyl ; Head, Engine Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, GL, GLX, GS, LIMITED, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Engine Cylinder Head (W/Valve)
Part Number: 12360424
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- Other Name: Head,Cyl(W/Valve); Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head
Part Number: 10154745
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head,Cyl
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Buick Century | CUSTOM, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, SPECIAL, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century F, Head, Reman
Part Number: 12337563
Product Specifications
- Other Name: F, Head, Rem
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1985 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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Buick Century Engine Cylinder Head
Part Number: 24507577
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head,Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 10218168
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000-2002 Buick Century | CUSTOM, LIMITED, LS | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 12575059
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Assembly, Cyl ; Head, Engine Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 10048649
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1989 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 2.8L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 25527516
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Assembly, Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 25523344
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1986-1988 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Kit
Part Number: 12360333
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Kit,Cyl
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1984 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Kit
Part Number: 12360337
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Kit,Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Kit
Part Number: 12360335
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Kit,Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1986 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 24501420
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Assembly, Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 4 DOOR, SPECIAL 4 DOOR, SPECIAL STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.3L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 12575061
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Asm,Cyl ; Head, Engine Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Replaces: 24503767
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Buick Century | CUSTOM, GS, LIMITED, LS, REGAL | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Kit
Part Number: 12360340
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Kit,Cyl; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987 Buick Century | CUSTOM 2 DOOR, CUSTOM 4 DOOR, CUSTOM STATION WAGON, LIMITED 2 DOOR, LIMITED 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.5L
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Buick Century Cylinder Head Assembly
Part Number: 24507485
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Head Assembly, Cyl ; Head, Engine Cylinder; Cylinder Head
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2000 Buick Century | CUSTOM, LIMITED | 6 Cyl 3.1L

Buick Century Cylinder Head Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install cylinder heads on Buick Century and Regal?
A: If you ever need to remove and install cylinder heads on various Buick, Chevrolet, Pontiac and Oldsmobile engines, here are some general steps: To begin with, disconnect the battery and drain the coolant. Take off the air cleaner, then if there is one, take off the air conditioning compressor (but keep lines attached), and also remove the air hose at check valve. After that, get rid of turbocharger assembly or manifold as required. While removing the right head start by loosing an alternator belt and separate wiring to take out that component. As for left head, eliminate dipstick power steering pump as well as air pump. Label and disconnect plug wires plus Exhaust Manifold from head being removed. While doing so remove rocker arm cover/exhaust manifold/header pipe/rocker shaft assembly/pushrods keeping them in order .Do not allow any foreign material to enter critical areas while you carefully clean engine block gasket surface. Put a new head gasket in place holding it with dowels in block .Prior to installation carry out cleaning of cylinder head face where gasket goes do this by placing cylinder head on dowels in block then use thread sealer on all bolts. In accordance with Torque Specifications chart tighten bolts gradually following specified torque sequence until reaching final torque value. At last reassemble remaining components backwards way they were disassembled.Another thing to note is that when working on Chevrolet engines proper tightening of cylinder head bolts requires use of a torque wrench while for Oldsmobile diesel engines it is important to thoroughly clean mating surfaces and apply a new head gasket with specific torque values and sealing procedures followed.Very importantly check the cylinder head for warpage using a straight edge together with feeler gauges; if warpage exceeds specified limits then resurface it at an established machine shop.