94 deville oil pan gasket and AC blower motor

mrbarryok · #1 (**permalink**) 02-18-04, 08:15 PM

1994 DEVILLE, 86000 miles like new, one owner, very good condition. runs great. Just purchased this car and the oil pan gasket leaks like a strainer. Tightened the bolts and one broke. (darn the luck) I figured no problem I have replaced oil pan gaskets before. I then purchased a helm service manual (Great). Everthing I have read tells me I am screwed and will be working my butt off to pull the trans and/or engine to replace the gasket and fix the bolt. I have called cadillac dealers and they have quoted me a price of $1800 to $2400. What should I do?

Now I have owned the car for a little over a week. To make things worse there was poping an electrical short sound under the dash. I first smelled the smoke then saw it coming out of the air vents. I turned the AC and key off. I then turned the key and started the car. I turned on the AC on and the fan would run a few seconds then turn off then come on and then turn off again. Now the fan does not come on at all. I think the fan motor shorted out?
Should I sell the car?

RBraczyk · #2 (**permalink**) 02-19-04, 01:03 PM

Did you ever think about replacing the oil pan? Try griplocking your screws in. Also make sure you empty the oil before you do any work. You probably blew a fuse with the fan motor or the wiring may need replacement. Good luck, remember dealers are out to screw you.