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Re: 2001 cadi catera [dgaw] by acurry
Jul 12, 2009 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: dgaw (Jul 11, 2009 2:18 pm)

im not sure what the codes mean. but as for the coolant light you will have to replace the whole jug it runs about 40.00 at the dealer the sensor on the bottom of it is bad thats why your light is staying on.
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Re: 2001 cadi catera [acurry] by dgaw
Jul 12, 2009 (2:26 pm)
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Replying to: acurry (Jul 12, 2009 9:00 am)

IM in DALLAS TX what dealer can I get jug for 40.00 I just moved from missouri and dont know any good car shops around here or should I say cheep
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Re: 2001 cadi catera [dallasdude1] by dgaw
Jul 12, 2009 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: dallasdude1 (Jul 11, 2009 4:54 pm)

Who does the work on your catera and which o2 sensor should I change I here that its four sensors two in front and two in back so do I change all four thats sounds pretty high to fix just got car last month car has 126000 miles and I put about 5000 miles on it got car in may and drove it to dallas and so far so good
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timing tensioner kit by ironwoman
Jul 13, 2009 (5:59 pm)
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I took my 2000 Catera in to replace the timing belt, since I had heard that if it breaks it can ruin the engine. Of course, they did not have the part, so it had to be ordered. 4 days later they were suppoesed to work on the car. 5 days later they started to work on the car but discovered that they do not have the correct tool. Now today, a week later, they tell me that I need also the tensioner kit, part number 9201887, for $844.85 and tensioner pulley, part number 9196294 for $169.69. ...also a brake sensor.
 
I've read that the tensioner kit includes water pump, timing belt, and tensioner.
The dealer repair person is telling me that it is so expensive becuase they have to get the part from the dealer. They looked for aftermarket parts, but could find none.
I've looked on the internet and have seen the same part number for half that price.
 
Questions: does anyone know: is that tensioner unit really all one part...and I have to replace the whole thing like they are telling me?
   What is included in that part number 9291887?
Could damage have been done by them trying to replace the timing belt without the proper tool? (They now have the tool)
I've already paid $100 for the timing belt.
Thanks in advance for your wisdom.
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Oil Cooler 2001 Cadallic Catera by misterww2003
Jul 13, 2009 (8:57 pm)
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I am changing the oil cooler on a 2001 Cadallic Catera I have removed everything down to the two lines on top of the oil cooler between the motor the lines need to be loosen on the bottom end in order to remove the cooler. But the oil filter is in my way is there a way to remove the cylinder that house the oil filter so i can loosen the lines. Help!!!!!!!!
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Idle Messed up by jairek
Jul 13, 2009 (10:14 pm)
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Ok i have a 97 catera and it just idles very strange at a stop then sometimes when i press the gas it seems like its hesitating any suggestion ?
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Re: timing tensioner kit [ironwoman] by dallasdude1
Jul 14, 2009 (5:26 pm)
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Replying to: ironwoman (Jul 13, 2009 5:59 pm)

Auto Zone sells the kit and it should be under $300 total. It includes the belt, tensioner, and idlers. Labor is a different story and should be 4 to 4.5 hours.
They can rent the tool at the link below. So what are they charging you, if its not too personal?
 
http://www.ledfix. com/timingbeltto olrental. html
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Re: Idle Messed up [jairek] by dallasdude1
Jul 14, 2009 (5:27 pm)
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Replying to: jairek (Jul 13, 2009 10:14 pm)

Crank position sensor, mass air flow, and converters may be the problem. How many miles?
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Re: Idle Messed up [dallasdude1] by jairek
Jul 14, 2009 (5:38 pm)
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Replying to: dallasdude1 (Jul 14, 2009 5:27 pm)

130.000 when i drive on the highway or goin above 5 mph it seems to drive just fine does the speed limit it just like idle surges at a stop
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Re: timing tensioner kit [dallasdude1] by ironwoman
Jul 14, 2009 (7:49 pm)
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Replying to: dallasdude1 (Jul 14, 2009 5:26 pm)

I guess what they will actually charge me is yet to be seen. They already charged me $100 for the belt, which they ordered last week. (as well as charging me mega bucks more for other parts ordered last week.) I have an extended warantee through anotherr company. I asked them to check to see if any of this would be covered. They said it would not...but then DID call the company, and found that part of it will be covered. So, I just found out that they did order the parts, and that the extended warantee will cover the cost for the parts and labor. However, they also told me that cover the rest. I asked exactly what parts would be covered. They said the tensioner and pulley. Now it looks like the water pump needs replacing, too.
 
What they originally told me to replace the timing belt was $100 for the belt and $333 for the labor.
I'll update with actual figures after the work is completed.

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