98 catera oil cooler

[sig239]

How bad would it be if I just bypassed the dang oil cooler all to gather??
Or maybe picked up a cheap Hayden cooler. NO WAY i WILL PAY WHAT THEY WANT FOR THERE COOLER

[Jose_in_a_Cadi]

I got a quote for $260 just the cooler $175 for special gaskets and 3 hours of labor @ 80 = $240 :madtalkin plus someother crap all totals to $840 I mean really Whats up with the prices!!!!

[Jose_in_a_Cadi]

Btw I have seen your screen name somewhere else (DFWstangs.net). Do you post up on there?

[mastertech]

Take a good look at your car. Even though it has a wreath and crest on it, it is not really a Cadillac. It is a glorified OPEL, from our friends in GERMANY. Hence, most of the parts come from Germany, or Luxembourg, or France. Also buy yourself a manual and take a look at where the oil cooler is located on the vehicle. And if you're really feeling optimistic, try to replace it yourself. Not exactly a walk in the park. Three hours labor is cheap. Not all cars are created equal, and I'm afraid Cadillac really pulled some s**t with the Catera, allowing it to share the podium with the Cimarron as the worst idea they've ever had. But good luck with yours, and join the club of unsatisfied owners.....

[sig239]

Originally Posted by Jose_in_a_Cadi

Btw I have seen your screen name somewhere else (DFWstangs.net). Do you post up on there?

Yep thats me also.

[mezami]

Originally Posted by Jose_in_a_Cadi

I got a quote for $260 just the cooler $175 for special gaskets and 3 hours of labor @ 80 = $240 :madtalkin plus someother crap all totals to $840 I mean really Whats up with the prices!!!!

where did u get a price for the gasket at?

[WEB]

Originally Posted by mastertech

Take a good look at your car. Even though it has a wreath and crest on it, it is not really a Cadillac. It is a glorified OPEL, from our friends in GERMANY. Hence, most of the parts come from Germany, or Luxembourg, or France. Also buy yourself a manual and take a look at where the oil cooler is located on the vehicle. And if you're really feeling optimistic, try to replace it yourself. Not exactly a walk in the park. Three hours labor is cheap. Not all cars are created equal, and I'm afraid Cadillac really pulled some s**t with the Catera, allowing it to share the podium with the Cimarron as the worst idea they've ever had. But good luck with yours, and join the club of unsatisfied owners.....

I believe the engine is made by Vauxhall - UK and put into the Opel - DE and then came to North America.

[El Dobro]

That engine is also used in the Saturn L series and in the Vue. Check with Saturn dealers for prices.