Pics of my 98 sts and an update!!!! Check it out!
#1
Pics of my 98 sts and an update!!!! Check it out!
These are all pics from the previous owner, it looks even cleaner now that I have it As some of you know I have been having an over-heating issue, after performing the test, (which was done EXACTLY) as the instructions stated, the chemical did not change colors, therefore I would like to believe there is no issue with the head gasket. On wednesday, I will be replacing the water pump, the water pump pulley, belt etc. as well as the thermostat and both radiator hoses. Hope you guys enjoy the pics!
#2
dkorinko.... you got it goin on with the ride, looks great!!! good luck on wednesday.
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#3
Yeah cross your fingers for me, I hope everything goes well! Thanks for the compliment on the car as well. I'm not the type to have big wheels, actually, this is the first vehicle I have ever owned that has had aftermarket wheels on it. But they look sweet, and don't effect the ride too much.
#4
Nice lookin caddy. I have a 97 deville and a 97 seville. Had to replace headgaskets in both. Neither of them tested positive for a bad headgasket with the fluid but that was the problem. Replaced them and been perfect ever since. Good Luck.
#5
Looks like you stole my ride and put rimz on it! ....OH, wait mines in the driveway. Looks good though and my 98 had just had the Headgaskets replaced not a cheap bill either but well worth it.
#6
Did you have them replaced at the dealer? Or a local shop? If you don't mind me asking what was the final cost when everything was done? I'm just curious as to how much I am going to have to fork out if its the headgaskets that are causing the issue, and by the way, i have more pics uploaded in the "photo gallery" if you guys wanna check them out
#7
The dealer was the only place in my town that would touch my Cady every one else said "No way in hell we will even look at it!" So a after it was all said and done the bill was $2839.29 . They had replaced everything with their parts and had given me a 3yr/12,000 mile warranty since they used their parts. Its a 20hr job plus another 6hrs to timesert the block (rethread head bolt holes). Cost of dealership parts is about$888.30 and Labor was $1951(26.3hrs total)
Here is a pic of the bill to see what parts are being replaced to give you an idea.
Here is a pic of the bill to see what parts are being replaced to give you an idea.
#8
Wow, that's a steep bill! I bet your hoping you never have to do that again haha! Thanks for the posting up that pic, I'm sure it will turn out to be useful if I do have to replace the head gaskets, it will be a good way to make sure they are not throwing a bunch of of random things on there. Anyways, my car repair got pushed back till tomorrow..... so I will let you guys know how it goes. Thanks
#9
Yea, i hope not to have this happen again.
If you take the car to a dealer they will also want you too replace the rear main seal since that usually goes bad and causes oil to leak out (common problem as well) which is a 6hr labor with motor already out. if you decide to say no and do it later down the road its a 17hr labor charge plus cost of parts since they will have to pull the engine back out. So thats one of the things to look for. not a bad idea to just have it done that way you dont have worries about losing oil more frequently.
If you take the car to a dealer they will also want you too replace the rear main seal since that usually goes bad and causes oil to leak out (common problem as well) which is a 6hr labor with motor already out. if you decide to say no and do it later down the road its a 17hr labor charge plus cost of parts since they will have to pull the engine back out. So thats one of the things to look for. not a bad idea to just have it done that way you dont have worries about losing oil more frequently.
#10
They may have been referring to the case half seal for the oil leak. The engine has a 2 piece block. The crankshaft is between the two halves. It is very common on that engine for the seal to go bad and cause a huge oil leak. Daddylac is right about the cost of it. I chose to do it on one of my motors when I did the headgaskets but not the other. Bad Idea. It leaks now and I will have to pull it and split the motor again. Prob a good idea for you to have done at the same time if you do the headgaskets.