The service and repair manual for the 1987 Buick Regal — 3.8L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 engines, 4 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, turbocharged 5.0L V8 — OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | Grand National Coupe 2-Door · Limited Coupe 2-Door · GNX Coupe 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 28 complaints · 0 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1987 Regal manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 67
- Engine Performance 1,848
- Accessories & Equipment 278
- General Information 1,523
- Body & Frame 101
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 256
- Brakes 106
- Maintenance 45
- Drivelines & Axles 61
- Steering 81
- Electrical 160
- Suspension 58
- Engine Mechanical 251
- Transmission 228
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1987 Regal
- Power Train — automatic transmission › lever and linkage › column shift · 87V168000The valve link could separate resulting in a gearselection different from what the driver selects.
Owners have filed 28 complaints and Buick has issued 0 technical service bulletins for the 1987 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1987 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 1987 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1987 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 5.0L V8 and 3.8L V6 across the Grand National Coupe 2-Door, Limited Coupe 2-Door, GNX Coupe 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 1987 Regal problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 1987 Regal, covering power train. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 1987 Regal wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1987 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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