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#1070 of 1216 Oil in 97 cateras coolant. by 2mahc123 Jun 03, 2009 (7:05 pm)
I have a 97 Catera and the coolant got mix with engine oil but the engine oil does not have any coolant on it. Do anybody know why is this happening and how to fix the problem, To me it seems like the head gasket must have a leek but the strange part is that the car is running perfectly, and besides the low oil level light that came on, (because of the oil that was sucked into the coolant system) there is no other sign of malfunction. I will appreciate any comments. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jun 03, 2009 8:37 pm) phil2400 (Jun 04, 2009 4:46 am)
#1071 of 1216 Re: Oil in 97 cateras coolant. [2mahc123] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jun 03, 2009 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: 2mahc123 (Jun 03, 2009 7:05 pm) Check your transmission fluid. Could be a leak in the transmission oil cooler, which is attached to the right end tank of your radiator.
#1072 of 1216 Re: Oil in 97 cateras coolant. [2mahc123] by phil2400 Jun 04, 2009 (4:46 am)
Replying to: 2mahc123 (Jun 03, 2009 7:05 pm) With motor oil disappearing from the engine and showing up in the coolant means your oil cooler is leaking. This engine has an oil cooler located inbetween the cylinder banks underneath the intake manifold in a coolant bath. If the cooler leaks, it pumps motor oil straight into the coolant. Cadillac has a kit to fix this with everything you need to get to the cooler and replace it. A friend of mine found it on-line for a shade over $400.
#1073 of 1216 98 Cadillac Catera needs new ignition switch. Please Help by hinojosajc Jun 04, 2009 (6:56 pm)
I have a 98 Cadillac Catera. At first it would crank but does not start/fire. I change the ignition coil, the stark plugs, the crank sensor, and the ECU. After giving up I took a look at the ignition switch. If I hold the ignition switch the car will start and then die.. I bought a new ignition switch but don't know where to start.. Please help...
#1074 of 1216 Lost Keys by camm_2 Jun 09, 2009 (5:22 pm)
I have a 2001 Catera and it has been sitting waiting for new engine to be installed. Well now I have the engine and time the keys have been lost. Yeah stupid I know, but what am I going to have to do to get a new ignition key made for it... I heard it can be a real pain..... Replies to this message: flamenco1 (Jun 14, 2009 8:27 pm)
#1075 of 1216 Different part name by blkcatera00 Jun 11, 2009 (11:48 am)
Hi everyone,   I'm new to this and I need some help. I have a 2000 Catera and I need to buy the Intake Planum Switch Over Valve. I called the dealer but they told me they never heard of that part. I got the name from the sticker inside the hood. Is there a different name for it?   Thank you
#1076 of 1216 Re: Coolant Temperature Sensor [az_hvy] by konamade Jun 13, 2009 (9:46 am)
Replying to: az_hvy (Mar 31, 2009 2:45 pm) I believe it's behind the motor but in my shop manual it states that you have to take the air plenum off and the intake manifold. I will give you a breakdown if you get back.
#1077 of 1216 Re: 200 catera sun roof [lfrench] by konamade Jun 13, 2009 (10:03 am)
Replying to: lfrench (Mar 31, 2006 4:46 am) E-bay tons of shop manuals. I bought a set for 63.00 with shipping used but great shape. As for the dash lights. The center air sucts pop out. Then their is two screws to pull out. Also their is two screws in the steering wheel cover towards the seat. You must remove. Their is a screw in the middle of the instrument panel u have to take out once u get the steering wheel cover off. Now all u have to do is pull it out slowly starting at the right side, but their is a harness their should be yellow. Their is a black clip u have to slide towards the front of the car then just barely get ur hand aroung the left side and pull straight back. I replaced all my dash lights for 10 dollars and it took 30 minutes the dealer wanted 450. I will give u the exact directions word for word it u would like. Replies to this message: flamenco1 (Jun 14, 2009 7:58 pm)
#1078 of 1216 Re: New Catera Member [sskl] by flamenco1 Jun 14, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: sskl (Jun 01, 2009 5:58 am) Thanks fo the reply sskl.   I solved the TC light issue; the ABS Module was bad.   The rough idle I can't get. There are posts as you mention but I can't find anyhting as specific as my problem. Anything close doesn't carry a solution.
#1079 of 1216 Re: 200 catera sun roof [konamade] by flamenco1 Jun 14, 2009 (7:58 pm)
Replying to: konamade (Jun 13, 2009 10:03 am) I just bought a DVD of the shop manuals of ebay...$39. It's fabulous..... eBay item #130307408623 Cadillac Catera Service Repair Manual 1998 1999 2001 01 Check it out for your self.

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