Hi Folks, I seem to be on a yearly tire replacement cycle with my Cat. I've had it to the alignment shop twice now and it still eats 'em like candy. Is there...
Excessive tire wear, especially on the inside edges, is almost always due to worn bushings in the front control arms, and if they are worn out, alignments will...
Tires in my 2000 have not made it over 35000miles. Tires wear in the inside. The control arm bushings in the front suspension are fine, and camber in the...
When you say the "control arm bushings are fine" just because the camber is okay, that's not the whole story. The rear vertical bushing adjusts toe under...
Oh boy Tom, thanks; once again you distinguished yourself with your explanation. In fact in my case I inspected the bushings myself when the car was up on the...
After having the inner tie rod ends replaced and also the idler arm due to slop, I had the camber and toe in/out reset to different specs than what the...
I totally agree with your assessment regarding the rear/vertical bushing being a major factor. Since they are designed to add toe-in under braking they are...
The UK parts I've seen online over there show the same bushing material changes as those sold here, and the Euro aftermarket control arms have been reported to...
Wow, that's a lot of info, all good stuff for front end. However, I missed one word in my original message (in my mind I typed it!). Regardless, it should...
Greetings Cat Owners ( + )!( + ) ... We have a limited number of wholesaler closeout parts available for your 1997 CADILLAC CATERA and possibly other vehicles...
Thanks for the notice, can you try pasting the URL of the link in the e-mail? The original mail you pasted here doesn't include an active link. Thanks....
I'd be looking at the alignments and bushings in the rear control arms. As mentioned here earlier, there are bushings out there aftermarket that allow you to...
Hi, I bought a 2001 Catera for my son's first car. He hasn't even driven it yet and it has been to two shops (one being the dealer). They stated I need an...
yu can get a rebuilt one for about 150.00 with a trade in and removal of the old one and sending it in for a trade. or try wrecking yard in your area....
Besides getting a rebuild ECBM for a few hundred and to it yourself (or non dealer trusted mech.) you may also want to check the pickup sensor and sensor...
There are a number of firms that offer ABS/EBTCM module rebuild services for Cateras. If you search the archives you will see them. You can also search on...
This may sound funny to you but, do u have any oil leaks under car. If so, this could cause oil blowback on the electronic speed sensor on transmission. I got...
I had exactly the same problem your referring too, with my 2001 Catera Sport. I was was directed to a ebay.motors.com, and searched out bba_remaninc (found...
you need to Start with the Transmission Speed Sensor,make sure is working,you will need a scanner to read ABS codes (most scanners do)don't start just putting...
I had the same problem, tried everything, I mean everything. Once I bit the bullet and changed the EBCM. it finally fixed it. Everything else seems easier and...
I would like to put this question out there for anyone to answer. I have a 1997 catera with 70000 miles.The windows are fogging up inside. Is this a heater...
Has anybody installed a remote starter and if yes what systems you need to deactivate or change (like anti theft etc) to make it work properly. Considering...
Just got through with R&R oil cooler,Radiator,timing belt,serpentine belt and last but not least front brake pads and rotors.All toll spent about 800.00 plus...