# WAI Global 3838N Starter for 1978-1992 Buick Century

### Features

-   Will help you easily solve the problem with engine starting
-   Designed to duplicate the original part as closely as possible
-   Guarantees high OEM quality, durability, and fitment
-   Will provide trouble-free service year in and year out

### Product Details

Starter (3838N) by WAI Global®. Rated Power: 1.5 kW. Rotation: Clockwise. With 9-Tooth Pinion Gear. Voltage: 12V. If your engine starts hard or fails to start, the problem can be in the starter. And to replace your malfunctioning starter, there is no need to search long, just opt for this premium replacement. It was designed to strict OE specifications to match the original part in every respect and provide the finest possible fit, quality, and function. Made of proven materials and reliable technology, this starter will seamlessly serve you for years ahead.

Brand: WAI Global

Part Number: 3838N

UPC: 609843009777

### Vehicle Fitment Table

Year

Make

Model

Position

Fitment Precision

Note

1978-1981

Buick

Century

1982-1984

Buick

Electra

1978-1984

Buick

Le Sabre

1978-1987

Buick

Regal

1978

Buick

Riviera

1978-1979

Buick

Skylark

1982

Cadillac

Deville

1978-1981

Chevy

Camaro

1985-1992

Chevy

Camaro

1978-1981

Chevy

Caprice

1983-1990

Chevy

Caprice

1984-1987

Chevy

Corvette

1978-1981

Chevy

El Camino

1983-1987

Chevy

El Camino

1978-1981

Chevy

Impala

1983-1985

Chevy

Impala

1978-1981

Chevy

Malibu

1983

Chevy

Malibu

1978-1981

Chevy

Monte Carlo

1984-1988

Chevy

Monte Carlo

1978-1979

Chevy

Nova

1978-1987

Oldsmobile

Cutlass

1978-1981

Oldsmobile

Eighty-Eight

1982-1983

Oldsmobile

Ninety-Eight

1980-1982

Pontiac

Bonneville

1984-1986

Pontiac

Bonneville

1978-1981

Pontiac

Catalina

1978-1981

Pontiac

Firebird

1985-1992

Pontiac

Firebird

1978-1979

Pontiac

Grand Am

1978-1982

Pontiac

Grand Prix

1984-1987

Pontiac

Grand Prix

1978-1981

Pontiac

LeMans

1978-1980

Pontiac

Sunbird

### FAQ

**Will this fit my vehicle?**  
Please verify your year, make, model, position, and any fitment notes using the Vehicle Fitment Table above before purchase.

**What part number is this?**  
The listed part number is 3838N.

**Is this product designed for direct replacement?**  
Yes. This product is intended to match the compatible vehicle applications listed in the fitment table.

**Should I confirm fitment before ordering?**  
Yes. Always compare your original part, position, and vehicle details with the fitment table before ordering.

### Common Searches

-   Starter for Buick Century
-   3838N fitment
-   WAI Global Starter
-   1978 Buick Century Starter

## Details

- **Price:** 238.92 CAD
- **Vendor:** WAI Global
- **Type:** Starter
- **Tags:** 1978 Buick Riviera, 1978-1979 Buick Skylark, 1978-1979 Chevy Nova, 1978-1979 Pontiac Grand Am, 1978-1980 Pontiac Sunbird, 1978-1981 Buick Century, 1978-1981 Chevy Camaro, 1978-1981 Chevy Caprice, 1978-1981 Chevy El Camino, 1978-1981 Chevy Impala, 1978-1981 Chevy Malibu, 1978-1981 Chevy Monte Carlo, 1978-1981 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 1978-1981 Pontiac Catalina, 1978-1981 Pontiac Firebird, 1978-1981 Pontiac LeMans, 1978-1982 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1978-1984 Buick Le Sabre, 1978-1987 Buick Regal, 1978-1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1980-1982 Pontiac Bonneville, 1982 Cadillac Deville, 1982-1983 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight, 1982-1984 Buick Electra, 1983 Chevy Malibu, 1983-1985 Chevy Impala, 1983-1987 Chevy El Camino, 1983-1990 Chevy Caprice, 1984-1986 Pontiac Bonneville, 1984-1987 Chevy Corvette, 1984-1987 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1984-1988 Chevy Monte Carlo, 1985-1992 Chevy Camaro, 1985-1992 Pontiac Firebird, 3838N, Automotive, Starter, WAI Global

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 238.92 CAD | In stock |

## Images

- WAI Global 3838N Starter for 1978-1992 Buick Century

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> Updated: 2026-08-11