1997 Buick Park Avenue Engine Parts

This table covers the Balance Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

This group shows a single part: MAHLE / CLEVITE SH1798S.

This table covers the Balance Shaft sprockets. Read more

5 Balance Shaft Sprocket parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from INA, CLOYES and S.A. GEAR. INA ZS2551 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes INA ZS2551, CLOYES 2551 and CLOYES 2558 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the camshafts that open the valves. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — ENGINETECH ES1541.

This table covers the Camshaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

5 Camshaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from ENGINETECH, DURA-BOND, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 1 other brand. ENGINETECH CC421 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH CC421, DURA-BOND B14 and ENGINETECH CC430, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Camshaft Retainer / Thrust plates. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts. Read more

This group shows a single part: PIONEER PG801.

This table covers the Camshaft Thrust buttons. Read more

PIONEER supplies the 4 Camshaft Thrust Button parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

Listed part numbers: PIONEER 500007, PIONEER 500006 and PIONEER 839008, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the bearings in the connecting-rod big ends. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

11 Connecting Rod Bearing parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from MAHLE / CLEVITE, KING ENGINE BEARINGS, SEALED POWER and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH BB624J carries the "Popular" badge.

In the High Performance grade, KING ENGINE BEARINGS supplies 2 parts: engineered beyond original-equipment specification. A representative part number is KING ENGINE BEARINGS CR6664XP.

The Standard Replacement section lists 9 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, SEALED POWER, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands — built to original-equipment specification. ENGINETECH BB624J is listed in this group.

This table covers lower / conversion gasket sets for oil-pan and related joints. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

7 Conversion / Lower Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from APEX, FEL-PRO, ENGINE PRO and 4 other brands. APEX ACS3059 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include APEX ACS3059, FEL-PRO CS9917 and ENGINE PRO 379917, among others listed above.

This table covers the Crankcase Vacuum manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24503488.

This table covers the crankshafts that turn piston motion into rotation. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — ENGINETECH 104000.

This table covers the main bearings that support the crankshaft in the block. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

6 Crankshaft Main Bearing parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 5 brands — MAHLE / CLEVITE, ENGINETECH, GM GENUINE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is ENGINETECH BC455J.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH BC455J, MAHLE / CLEVITE MS2022P and GM GENUINE 89017698, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Crankshaft Main Bearing Cap bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — GM GENUINE 24503056.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Crankshaft Main Bearing seal surface. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — VICTOR REINZ 711348200.

This table covers the sleeves used to restore a grooved crankshaft seal surface. Read more

7 Crankshaft Repair Sleeve parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 5 brands — TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is TIMKEN KWK99193.

This group includes TIMKEN KWK99193, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS99193 and FEL-PRO 16276 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the front and rear seals that keep oil in at the crankshaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

20 Crankshaft Seal parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 11 brands — TIMKEN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, FEL-PRO and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO BS406211.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Crankshaft Seal. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — GM GENUINE 24507388.

This table covers the cylinder heads that close the top of the block. Read more

3 Cylinder Head parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 2 brands — ENGINETECH and CYLINDER HEAD EXPRESS.

Listed part numbers: CYLINDER HEAD EXPRESS GM3807N, ENGINETECH CH1119R and ENGINETECH CH1120R.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel pins. Read more

PIONEER supplies the 3 Cylinder Head Alignment Dowel Pin parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

Part numbers include PIONEER S1110, PIONEER PG225 and PIONEER PG651.

This table covers the bolts that clamp the cylinder head to the block. Read more

9 Cylinder Head Bolt parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from PIONEER, APEX, ENGINETECH and 4 other brands. APEX AHB359 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes APEX AHB359, ENGINETECH HB141 and GM GENUINE 88891770 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head Bolt washers. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — PIONEER S1018.

This table covers the head gaskets that seal the block to the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Cylinder Head Gasket parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from ULTRA-POWER, MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO and 2 other brands. FEL-PRO 9089PT carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include FEL-PRO 9089PT, ULTRA-POWER 9918PT and APEX AHG373, among others listed above.

This table covers multi-piece gasket sets for a cylinder-head job. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

9 Cylinder Head Gasket Set parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from ULTRA-POWER, ENGINETECH, APEX and 2 other brands. ENGINETECH B38HSH carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: ENGINETECH B38HSH, APEX AHS3114 and APEX AHS3073, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Cylinder Head plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

2 Cylinder Head Plug parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from DORMAN.

This group includes DORMAN 565019 and DORMAN 570006.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Cylinder seal surface. Read more

4 Cylinder Repair Sleeve parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from MELLING and ENGINETECH.

Part numbers include ENGINETECH ESL1101, MELLING CSL138 and MELLING CSL138X, among others listed above.

This table covers the block heaters that warm the coolant or oil in cold weather. Read more

2 Engine Block Heater parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 2 brands — KAT'S HEATERS and TEMRO.

Listed part numbers: KAT'S HEATERS 11416 and TEMRO 3100041.

This table covers full gasket kits covering the joints opened in an engine rebuild. Typical signs include the leaks that sent the engine or gearbox to the bench. Use every gasket the set is meant for that opening — leftover unused pieces usually belong to another configuration. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — ENGINETECH B38K5.

This table covers the Engine rebuild kits. Read more

ENGINETECH supplies the 4 Engine Rebuild Kit parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

This group includes ENGINETECH MKB3800KP, ENGINETECH MKB3800LP and ENGINETECH RCB3800LP and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the exhaust valves that let combustion gas out of the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

5 Exhaust Valve parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 5 brands — MELLING, ENGINETECH, QUALCAST and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is MELLING V1735.

This group includes MELLING V1735, ENGINETECH V3223 and QUALCAST 101735 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Expansion plugs. Typical signs include a leak at the drain or glow-plug hole, or a plug that has rounded off. Replace the crush washer and torque to the spec in the notes. Read more

16 Expansion Plug parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from DORMAN, PIONEER, ENGINETECH and 2 other brands. DORMAN 555018 carries the "Popular" badge.

This table covers the crankshaft pulleys / harmonic balancers at the front of the engine. Read more

6 Harmonic Balancer parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from DAYCO, DORMAN, ATP and 1 other brand. DAYCO PBO81461SC5 carries the "Popular" badge.

High Performance: 2 parts, from DAYCO. A representative part number is DAYCO PBO81461SC5.

The Standard Replacement section: 4 options from DORMAN, ATP, DAYCO and 1 other brand. DORMAN 594122 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: DAYCO PBO81461SC5, DAYCO PB81461SS and DORMAN 594122, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Harmonic Balancer bolts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 24504736.

This table covers the wear sleeves used to restore a Harmonic Balancer seal surface. Read more

This group shows a single part: PIONEER HB4121.

This table covers the Intake manifolds. Typical signs include an exhaust tick, a vacuum leak, or a gasket that has burned through. Replace the gaskets and hardware; a warped flange will leak with a new gasket alone. Read more

This group shows a single part: FAMOUS BRAND 615180.

This table covers the gaskets between the intake manifold and the cylinder head. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

13 Intake Manifold Gasket parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from FEL-PRO, VICTOR REINZ, MAHLE / CLEVITE and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO MS98014T carries the "Popular" badge.

The Premium section lists 2 options from FEL-PRO and VICTOR REINZ — a step above OE specification in materials, tolerances or warranty terms. FEL-PRO MS98014T is listed in this group.

The Standard Replacement section: 11 options from MAHLE / CLEVITE, FEL-PRO, APEX and 3 other brands. FEL-PRO MS959771 is listed in this group.

This table covers the gaskets that seal the Intake Plenum. Typical signs include seepage at the joint, a burnt-oil smell, or a leak that appears only after a long drive. Clean both flanges and torque in the sequence the notes or the manual call for. Read more

7 Intake Plenum Gasket parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 6 brands — ULTRA-POWER, FEL-PRO, APEX and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is FEL-PRO MS95744.

This group includes FEL-PRO MS95744, APEX AMS3730 and ELRING 164690 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the intake valves that let air (and fuel, on port-injected engines) into the cylinder. Typical signs include a circuit that will not hold, a whistle, or a code for this valve. A stuck valve is often debris. Clean the ports before installing the new one. Read more

4 Intake Valve parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 4 brands — ENGINETECH, MELLING, QUALCAST and 1 other brand.

This group includes ENGINETECH V3214, MELLING V1858 and QUALCAST 101858 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the mounts that hold the engine to the chassis. Typical signs include a clunk on takeoff, a vibration at idle, or a separated rubber insert. Support the powertrain before unbolting a mount, and torque the fasteners in the notes. Read more

5 Motor Mount parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 3 brands — WESTAR, PIONEER and DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL. The "Popular" part is WESTAR EM3126.

This group includes WESTAR EM3126, DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5237 and PIONEER 625434 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Motor Mount bolts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue — GM GENUINE 11515754.

This table covers the Motor Mount bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

This group shows a single part: DEA / MARMON RIDE CONTROL A5434.

This table covers the engine oils listed by grade and specification for this engine. Typical signs include a low-oil lamp, knocking after a long interval, or oil that has gone thin and black well before the next service. Match the viscosity and spec in the notes (and on the filler cap). The tables group grades — they are not interchangeable. Read more

42 Oil parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 6 brands — VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is MOBIL 125195. Grades run from Conventional through Synthetic Blend; Full Synthetic is the most populated section, led by VALVOLINE, MOBIL, LIQUI MOLY and 1 other brand.

This table covers the Oil Cooler Mounting kits. Read more

HAYDEN supplies both parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

Part numbers include HAYDEN 238 and HAYDEN 153.

This table covers the seals at the Oil Dipstick / Tube. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

3 Oil Dipstick / Tube Seal parts are listed for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue, from ELRING, FEL-PRO and GM GENUINE.

Listed part numbers: ELRING 584210, FEL-PRO 73889 and GM GENUINE 24504031.

This table covers the drain plugs in the oil pan. Read more

8 Oil Drain Plug parts for the 1997 Buick Park Avenue come from 6 brands — DORMAN, GM GENUINE, AGS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DORMAN 090034.

This group includes DORMAN 090034, GM GENUINE 11562588 and AGS ODP00009 and the remaining parts above.