sprucegoose

Wheels are sold, thank you!

Have (4) rims with performance summer tires which I took off my '09 Cadillac CTS at trade in. They are in really super condition! Bolt pattern is 5x120mm and the center hub is 72mm. I used a spacer shown in picture to fit my hub (which was 67mm). Comes complete with 2 full sets of red tuner lugs 14x1.5mm thread & these spacers (fit most midsize GMs of this era) I know the rims were originally on a BMW as well. You can easily search to find your vehicles bolt pattern and hub diameter…Some slightly curb rash from previous owner, but not very noticeable at all. I put the new Nitto NT555 255/35ZR20 tires on 2 seasons ago and they have less than 17k mi. on them. They stick like glue to the pavement! Have 8/32" of tread left and will go many more miles! All pics can be seen on the C/L post below Thanks for looking! https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/wto/d/cedarburg-20-versante-rims-nitto-tires/7464626450.html

Couple pics of the new steed! 🤠

So it was time… will miss that sweet ride but it was getting tired. Timing chains were looming in the near future and we needed a more stout towing vehicle for our new camper trailer. Was very happy we found exactly what we were looking for in a truck on the lot, as ordering new is just a crap shoot right now. We bought a loaded ‘22 Silverado HD High Country. A nice retirement present to ourselves, what an amazing rig! Will miss the sweet look & feel of the Caddy but hope to have another some day! Will still follow this site as much as possible! Cheers!

So I called my local dealer to run this buy them. There service manger gave me a quote of $3500! Yikes! He’s did say this included a new water pump as well, considering the mileage and being this far into it. Still, 11 hrs to complete the job… said they drop the whole engine cradle to do the job. The search continues…🙁

Thanks Logan, yes I remember hearing of the warranty of this. Although I didn’t have any probs until recent. My CTS is an AWD version. Yes, I believe if it is this, it can be accomplished without pulling the motor. I’ve seen a couple YouTube videos but looks pretty challenging for sure, especially in my current physical condition. curious what the test methods would be to diagnose this is the problem for sure though?

Hi all, I’m having this code come up consistently for a couple months now, and concerned about it. It’s saying “cam/crankshaft position sensor correlation B bank 1” on my code reader. This is on my 09 CTS 3.6L with 153k mi. Engine is still all original so thinking this may be the beginnings of the timing chain/tensioners wearing out? Other than a little rougher idle and slightly less mpg, runs ok. I’ve been laid up for a mo. with knee replacement surgery but need to begin driving again soon. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot further? What is the typical repair cost if it is the chains? thanks!

Just ordered new shocks for the CTS! Here’s an active code for 5% off till 9/30. MMAUG55

Just FYI... I did find an applicable code on this website through a search: https://www.extrabux.com/en/coupons/detail/6244494.html I will post an updated code once I receive my shocks and another offer from Rockauto. 👍🏻

Anyone have an active code for Rockauto? I need to purchase a set of Arnott shocks for my Tahoe... it would save me about $25! Much appreciated!

Hi all, just checking to see if anyone else has encountered this issue? My 09 AWD is leaking on pass side, 144k miles... My dealer found this when it was up on the lift to have the rear pass hub replaced. I had that replaced about 12k mikes back in Feb. ‘20... apparently Moog doesn’t make quality hub bearings I’ve found. 🤬 dealer wanted $400 to replace it! A $14 part, all of it was labor. Even with the hub being already off? I said no and will tackle this myself if possible. If anyone has experienced this, just curious on there findings here... thx!

Boy, I’m sorry to hear of your trouble with this! Sounds like you’ve got a serious gremlin somewhere there in your audio system! This may be totally unrelated, but I thought I’d mention it just in case it opens up a discussion or someone else has a similar problem that could further help you diagnose this... My 2009 CTS will sometimes lose the audio output on all options (radio, CD & Hardrive) if I use my phone immediately after I start the car. Maybe cause it’s still syncing up with Bluetooth? Most times I can get it to work again by shutting the car off for a few minutes, but occasionally it has to sit for hrs? Just crazy! 🙄

Good luck on your repair here! 🤞 Yes, that burning oil smell and seeing that wisp of smoke coming up from under the hood is so bad! I had that goin on my 98 Eldorado, was the only thing I really did not like about that car! I had traced mine down to the half-case seal leak, which was dripping right onto the exhaust crossover down there... Merry Christmas to you!

Nice! I always liked those color matched grilles on the STS cars! That’s an incredibly clean looking ride for 23 years! 👌🏻 I am still actually considering blacking out there chrome grille on my CTS as well... I’d actually like to do that dark black chrome, if that’d be possible but not sure where I could even get that done...

Hope this alternator works out great for you! 👍🏼 This discussion brought back a tough memory where I had just replaced the alternator on my beautiful 98 Eldo. I sold it a week later and the new owner didn’t even make it home, a 20 mi. drive before breaking down. He called to say the car had warning lights come on and when he stopped and looked the serpentine belt had broke... Turned out that the reman alternator I had bought from Autozone had seized up and taken out the belt! I gave him $200 back from the purchase price for his troubles and got another alternator from Autozone for him. That was the only time I had ever experienced that, but sure was embarrassing!🤦🏻‍♂️