1982 Buick Regal service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Built for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to diagnose problems faster.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Electrical coverage with wiring diagrams
- Coverage across key systems: engine, transmission, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more
Trims covered
- Sport Coupe 2-Door
- Estate Wagon Wagon 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- Limited Coupe 2-Door
- Limited Sedan 4-Door
- Base Coupe 2-Door
- Limited Turbo Coupe 2-Door
Engines covered
- 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Turbocharged
- 4.1L 252Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.0L 305Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 DIESEL OHV Naturally Aspirated
- 4.4L 267Cu. In. V8 GAS Naturally Aspirated
- 4.3L 260Cu. In. V6 DIESEL OHV Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
THE FUEL INLET PIPE MAY DEVELOP CRACKS AT THE FLARED END LEADING INTO THE CARBURETOR DUE TO VIBRATIONS IN OPERATION. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW FUEL INLET PIPE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE.
UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT RETAINER IN THE INJECTION PUMP MAY FAIL. THE THROTTLE VALVE COULD STICK, PREVENTING RETURN TO IDLE AND SHUT DOWN OF THE ENGINE BY THE DR
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE GOVERNOR WEIGHT ASSEMBLY IN THE INJECTION PUMP AT NO COST TO OWNER.
SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING ACCIDENT/INJURIES. *SD
