Couple Questions

[yellowxhoodie]

hey all.
its been a while since ive been on here, but my Cadillac has been sitting in the garage for monnnnths now and i need to get rid of it.

i just bought a 3rd car so its time to part with the Catera. Its got a couple issues but id rather fix them and sell it than sell it as is because i think ill get more money.

1.) Coolant is leaking from the rear of the engine, i just found the stickied thread on that so im gonna check it out in the days to come.
2.) The driver side rear shock leaks air, you can hear it gushing out, sounds like someone just slashed the tire, this also always causes the compressor to turn on which is annoying. Not to mention the leveling light that randomly has seizures.
3.) Driver side mirror is smashed

Those are the 3 major things id like to fix before i put it up for sale.

ive seen plenty of pre-face lift models in junkyards but still havent been able to locate a 00-01.

Does anyone know where i can find the mirror (preferably black) and the shock at?

Dont say the dealer, im not willing to sell my soul for parts.

And also, i know the mirrors from pre to post facelift are diff but are the shocks compatable?

Thanks!

P.S. Im in the Chicagoland area so if anyone is interested lmk.
2000 Black Catera (all options except Northstar) 75,000 miles!
i would love to have this car go to a Catera enthusiast so i know its in good hands.

[elvin315]

1.) Coolant is leaking from the rear of the engine, i just found the stickied thread on that so im gonna check it out in the days to come.
It could be the HBV or the oil cooler cover plate.

2.) The driver side rear shock leaks air, you can hear it gushing out, sounds like someone just slashed the tire, this also always causes the compressor to turn on which is annoying. Not to mention the leveling light that randomly has seizures. Are the pre-facelift and post-facelift shocks compatable?
The shocks are compatible but the leak is probably from the air hose. Crawl under and poke around. If it is leaking you should be able to get a replacement hose from a salvage yard.

3.) Driver side mirror is smashed.
Sorry. Can't help you other than suggest the online salvage parts network.

[yellowxhoodie]

thank you!
i havent done to much poking around yet, ive been procrastinating like crazy, ill have to jump in this weekend now that i know where to start.

[yellowxhoodie]

ok, the HBV was replaced on my car about 10K or so miles ago so i know that is not the issue, and i did end up finding the time to rip everything apart and replace the sealant around the oil cooler plate...still leaks. extremely bad. when i fill it up its completely empty again within 10 seconds.

any other valves or things back there that i should check out?