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#199 of 1216 Re: '98 Catera Problems [gnguru] by caterajunk Jul 10, 2006 (9:55 am)
Replying to: gnguru (Jun 09, 2006 12:08 am) I first got the oil switch replace after the oil light kept coming on. The car contiuned to do the same thing. Mechanic said part was bad. On the way returning the car computer shut down and car had to be towed. New switch, new hose and got car back. Smell of smoke and smoke seem under hood. Mechanic said today head gasket blown $1700.00 and I still owe on car. Never will I buy amother american car. Have you heard of any recalls on catera. I fisrt replaced timing chain kit $1500.00
#200 of 1216 blown head gasket by caterajunk Jul 10, 2006 (1:18 pm)
Has anyone ever tried the glass sealer last chance to fix head gasket? I am disabled and just cannot afford $2000.00 for head gasket job.
#201 of 1216 Timing chain replacement and oil sensor light on. by gnguru Jul 10, 2006 (3:01 pm)
I've noticed several people have had to replace their timing chains on their Cateras. Can any of you give me an approximate mileage of when this had to be done? Also, our oil pressure light goes on and off all the time but the oil pressure needle never goes into the red. However, the oil pressure needle does fall pretty low after the car warms up and the engine is at an idle. Does anyone think it is a faulty oil sensor or what could it be?? Car has 48K miles and my Mom bought it new in '98... Help please. Replies to this message: caterajunk (Jul 10, 2006 3:25 pm)
#202 of 1216 Re: Timing chain replacement and oil sensor light on. [gnguru] by caterajunk Jul 10, 2006 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: gnguru (Jul 10, 2006 3:01 pm) I have a 2000 Catera and at 53k miles I was told my timing chai kit was bad so the mechanic said since he was in the engine he just replace the timing chain too. Now my oil pressure needle fluated and the light kept coming on. I was told it was the oil switch and had it replaced. taht was two weeks ago now its a head gasket!!!!
#203 of 1216 Re: Oil light and buzzer - faulty oil pump [browncow] by warr Jul 10, 2006 (3:59 pm)
Replying to: browncow (May 26, 2004 10:59 am) What did your dealer tell you the problem was? My 98 has started this. I'm hoping it's a cheaper fix than a new oil pump. Replies to this message: caterajunk (Jul 10, 2006 6:19 pm)
#204 of 1216 Re: Oil light and buzzer - faulty oil pump [warr] by caterajunk Jul 10, 2006 (6:19 pm)
Replying to: warr (Jul 10, 2006 3:59 pm) See my spouse said it was the oil pump however, mechanic said it was oil switch b/c the catera runs off one belt. Now the buzzer I guess was a HINT something was wrong.
#205 of 1216 Re: Electronics not working with ignition on [wilkenstx] by ffairchild Jul 25, 2006 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: wilkenstx (Feb 23, 2006 12:19 pm) I am having similar electrical problems. Did you find the solution?
#206 of 1216 Head Gasket? by jigyman Aug 15, 2006 (7:23 am)
#207 of 1216 Head Gasket? by jigyman Aug 15, 2006 (7:26 am)
Hello all. I replaced my 97 motor with a 2000 motor over the weekend. Hooked everything back up, fired her up and now shes smoking from the exhaust. smells like coolant... is there a real easy way to check for a head gasket leak? and has anyone had problems with heads cracking. unfortunately I did not inspect the heads when I was swapping motors (oops) my car has been down for almost 5 years now. I finaly got around to doing the work on it and I really want this baby back on the road. Any help would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks, Brian Replies to this message: jigyman (Aug 15, 2006 3:36 pm)
#208 of 1216 Re: 2000 Catera electrical problems [uelizino] by etienne2 Aug 15, 2006 (10:36 am)
Replying to: uelizino (Jun 23, 2006 7:31 pm) I'm having the same problem... The car wont start !! I change the Crank sensor kit and the problem is resolved. All is OK for now ! Replies to this message: gary63 (Sep 11, 2006 11:41 am) manfromjax (Oct 09, 2006 4:30 pm) mnickel (Oct 09, 2006 8:31 pm) manfromjax (Oct 09, 2006 4:31 pm) caterahata22 (May 10, 2007 3:23 pm)

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