Although I've had performance tires from just about every manufacturer there is, my own choice for the Catera's replacement was the Yokohama AVS Db's. They...
I should also add, if you HAVE to have Michelins, that there are eight types available via the Tire Rack (www.tirerack.com), from the Pilot HX MXM4's at $115...
About your warranty with the timing belt....I would make ABSOLUTELY sure (get it in writing!!!!) they are not giving you the 'run around'. They might agree to...
I'm curious to know if the alignment updates have worked or not? Has anyone been able to confirm the latest spec change for alignment on the Cateras actually...
As a courtesy, I'll be happy to post Member Car Photos on request in the "Member Cars" Folder of the Photos Section. If you have a big file, I'll shrink it...
So far, I'm leery of the issue being solved, as I'm beginning to see a repeat of the outer edge feathering issue with my new tires at 5000 miles. I will be...
My 97 is acting up. It is triggering an O2 failure on occassion (Code P0152). It occurs intermittently and only after a few miles of driving when cold. It...
A quick check of my 98 service manuals suggests the most likely cause for this error code is a failing oxygen sensor or its connector/harness. Sounds like a...
Keith, It has been my observance (working on cars for over 20 years) that you should not second guess a computer code fault. In other words, if you computer is...
OK, I thought that if I had a missfire problem that would cause the O2 code due to unburnt gas. I think I can swap the O2 sensors between the banks and see if...
As a further FYI, KEM shows a Spark Plug Wire Set for this car - Part #- "11-6083S Silver Shield Silicone" - There are KEM distributors nationwide, a link to...
Hey John, Thanks for your interesting points of view, but I am confused with your response to my decision to wait on replacing the timing belt and water pump....
... No, not necessarily. I'm saying that a belt change at 60K could be viewed as desirable preventative maintenance, and preferable to a complete engine ...
Craig Beware that most extended warranties do not cover maintenance items like a timing belt. Also, if the belt fails and you went beyond the recommended...
My warranty is only offered by Cadillac through their Used Car Certification Program. I checked with GM directly and a timing belt failure would be covered...
Well...I always use synthetic oil, and "waste it" at around 6000 miles, even though I know that's overkill. As to the timing belt issue, go back and read some...
... Not a dealer, nor a (professional) mechanic. ... Oh, I 100% agree. Have you found a decent independent shop and gotten them to quote the belt replacement? ...
... The question is this: Are belt-related failures random (that is, happening as consistently at 35K miles as 65K?) or are they fairly predictable (e.g....
I forgot about this one until now, but maybe I'll save someone else the headache. The Catera was advertised as having a "full-size spare". When I bought the...
... because ... consistently at 35K ... but ... interval at ... The GM Catera Service Manual suggests most "normal" replacements should be done at 100,000...
... Given that that engine has been used in 2.5L, 3.0L, and now 3.2L form, in Saab 900s, 9000s, 9-3s, 9-5s, Cateras, Saturn L-series and now Cadillac CTSes in...
... I've ... miles ... think ... 51k ... it, ... form, in ... Cadillac ... Vectras in ... thousand of ... pattern ... At this point I've heard reports of...
... These folks say cam-belt change interval is 48K miles, cost 250-500GBP: http://www.parkers.co.uk/choosing/car_reviews/main_review.asp?model_id=421 Tools to...
John ... Mine was not covered under warranty when it failed at 55K which is why I said what I did. I think the "timing belt replacements" is a great ... All...
Nice to see I might be able to obtain the timing belt installation tools. However, I wonder if there is another independent vendor here in the USA that would...
From what I have gathered here in this forum, it is not the belt that fails. Rather, it is the tensioner or idler pulley (the bearings fail). I'm wondering if...
... If they're sold in the US other than through GM it'd probably be through Kent-Moore or OTC, both of which are now apparently under the same ownership. I...
I've checked with 'Snap-On' and 'MAC Tools'. Both seem to have a universal tool that will work (I don't know how good though). In any case, thanks for the...
