... the ... we had the drivers replaced by the dealer as an extended warranty. they sent it to a body shop. it took a while to set up the deal due to ordering...
i would like to know if anyone could fax me or email me the copies of the pages where it says how to remove the alternator. Reason i ask because ive came to...
Its pretty easy to remove the Alt. There are 2 bolts 16mm and a torx socket will loosen them. The serpentine belt and air cooling pipe are all that are left...
They all leak. The newer cats usually don't leak oil into the spark plug holes just down the head and on to the exhaust manifold. I have a couple sets of new...
anything special i would need to know? remove the belt? hoses? its eaiser to remove from the bottom? top? once again thanks chad ... torx socket ... all that...
Hey everyone! I'm new to the group (PHOENIX AZ) and I can't tell you how much I appreciate this group. I recently bought a 97 Catera w/ 85,000 miles from a...
Welcome to the list. Some folks are pretty unhappy with their cars while others of us are happy. Watch Ebay for service manuals - they come in handy and the...
Welcome aboard. You can spend 90% of the cost of your car every year, have a great ride, and still be laughing. I believe everything you need is in the...
dump it! do so now before you get any deeper. i know i have a 99 with only 52000 on it and its been nothing but trouble from the get go. i thought ok a few...
I have three questions, first, does anyone know or have heard of the gauges in a 98 cat going crazy and the battery light flashing means? Second, does anyone...
1Heater valve is easy just remember where the hoses go. 2A What code did they pull out of it? Might be as simple as a torque converter solenoid 2B Need a code...
1 I would guess you have a bad switch, battery, loose wire somewhere. 2 Probably have to have that fixed at the dealer. You will have to take the steering...
Dump it! Is not strong enough! Shine the piece of shit up real good and sell it to the first person that wants it! Even if you loose money! Read what other...
Ok, enough is enough! I for one, although I know I'm not the only one, have this to say. I absolutely love my TWO Cateras. Yes I said two, I own two of these...
Dave, I strongly disagree, and I hope you where knocking on wood or something when you wrote the reply! I have worked for GM (1969 - 1975) and have owned a...
My '98 (70K) is great. Only had the valve cover gasket(s) replaced and the oil cooler. It's alot cheaper than my old 450SEL and 300E cars. bob ... From: Chad...
Dave, Very good. Sidney ... From: Santec007 [mailto:santec007@...] Sent: Saturday, July 03, 2004 2:24 AM To: CateraOwners@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re:...
Roland, All I can say in reply is this; I guess you simply found a bad egg. There have been at least five attempts on this forum alone to get some sort of...
dave, wow was i shocked to see such a harsh response. first i would like to say i am not unknowing to euro cars i own a 87 alfa romeo spider and three yes...
Hey Dave, I've heard these arguements before. Exactly what preventitive maintenance would have prevented the ignition swithch from locking up and leaving this...
Well, I get the emails all the time and have started deleting them as soon as they come in, but decided to read the last couple regarding the "lemon" status....
Michael: I am sorry your experience was so disappointing. Obviously, your Catera was a lemon. But I don't understand why you would continue to read and...
Hi Dave, You speak of a "maintenance insurance plan". What is this, and what should I look for when shopping for one? Thanks, John ... From: Santec007 To:...
Hey guys based on what I've read here over the last year or so mis-aligned headlights, especially after bulb replacement, is a fairly major complaint. Today I...
I'm pretty sure it will not have a drain plug. I don't remember seeing one but I also can say I haven't looked for one. I know most of the Fords I have seen...
Dave, I bought this car for my wife 8/6/01, 26216miles. One owner! It’s sat in my driveway since 2/8/04 (Two Days, 357miles after Campaign 2041) at that...
Mostly out of curiosity and in the hope Cadillac issues an apology for this disaster (yeah, right). johnfmoynihan <johnfpmoynihan@...> wrote:Michael: I...
Does the (1998) Catera have a drain hose for the evaporator? I cannot find a hose nor drain spout and I am having the carpet on the driver's side of the car...