Cadillac STS Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I'd like to thank everyone who helped me solved the Solenoid problem. I think all of you would be happy to know that it is fixed (except the small leak from the pan..all i used was silicon and no gasket, i'll seal the pan later) It took me two trys and almost 10 hours...started last thursday...didnt work... worked on saturday...finished it today (monday) again thank you all...I really can't express how appreciative I am of you guys helping me... i will post pics soon EDIT: BTW this is my very first repair ever!...first time i've went under a car for that matter i will soon be changing my own oil...isnt that something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Great sense of satisfaction and accomplishment isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Fantastic!!! Call the Caddy dealer now and see how much they wanted to do the job and you can REALLY feel good! LOL... MIKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 congrats pal! fixing stuff on your own is not just about money it is about selfconfidence! we all are very glad you handled things allright The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adallak Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 now you can wire your parents to be back The saddest thing in life is wasted talent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Raven Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 'Grats! Way to stick with it... -Rav -Mark P. Salem, MA "Refined Sugar" - '96 SLS, 175K "...the Caddy is dedicated to relentlessly -- and comfortably -- converting time into distance." -J.J. Gertler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted April 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Fantastic!!! Call the Caddy dealer now and see how much they wanted to do the job and you can REALLY feel good! LOL... MIKE dealer wanted $300 for labor!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cadillac STS Posted April 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I bought this for $20 at Kragen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Hank Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Interesting,...the 6th pic down, it looks like one of the solenoids "snapped" at the neck. This is the same failure I experienced, ...I have heard it is common from other shadetree mechanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Congrats! Did you let the silicone cure for 24 hrs before adding trans fluid? My recommendation is to buy a new pan gasket from the Cadillac dealer and install it at the earliest possible convenience. They are about $27. I perform most of my car repairs. If I don't have a tool that I need to complete the job, I buy it as I am still money ahead vs. having someone else do the work. Over the years, I have built up a huge collection of tools... not to mention the experience and satisfaction gained by doing the work myself. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Congradulations, we were all pulling for you!! Experience is the best teacher. The Chiltons is not a good manual to use for what you did. Chiltons is good for general repair but, you really need a OEM shop manual from Helms. They are what the dealer uses to fix your car. Check on Ebay you might get lucky and get one on there cheap, I think I paid about $25.00 for mine, if you do not see one right away keep trying. Or you could go to www.helminc.com and pay about $100.00 for one. Do yourself a favor and buy the OEM shop manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenD Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I just picked up the OEM Volume 1 which is the powertrain volume. It's about 2" thick and more than half of this book is on the transmission and it is an absolute wealth of information. You name it and it's in there, along with all the probably causes of the troubles you are having. I find myself reading it at breakfast and supper now instead of the local newspaper. 1994 STS Pearl White 260,000 KM (163,000 miles) <img src="http://img45.photobucket.com/albums/v137/caesar/caddycaesar.jpg" border="0" class="linked-sig-image" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBuckley Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Congratulations, glad you stuck with it and got the job taken care of, and saved yourself a bundle to boot. Experience is alwyas the best teacher, and now you gained a wealth of knowledge. You really need to pick up the factory manuals, check on ebay, for your year, it is a two volume set, you will more than likely spend about 90-100 for the set, unless you luck up or go for buying them one at a time. My soleniod snapped at the neck like yours did. Did your snap connectors on the solenoids and the power cable come off in ok shape? One of mine the plastic snap lock connector was brittle and it broke off, I had to repair that and it aded time to the job. Well, you did a good job, now go enjoy your ride. John John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry94 Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Congrats as well.!!! You stayed with it until it was working. You should be able to manage almost any repair on the Caddy. Great job. Barry 2008 STS V82016 Colorado Z711970 Corvette LT-1 Coupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSchlossmann Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I'm impressed. For someone who never even changed the oil on a car before to tackle the trans repair is amazing. You never did memtion what the fix was to the problem when you put it back together the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted April 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I'm sure the check balls were out of place the first time. on the solenoid connectors both yellow clips snapped off....that was my fault though so i just re connected it w/out the clips...bad ? or no worrys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpk Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I'm sure the check balls were out of place the first time. on the solenoid connectors both yellow clips snapped off....that was my fault though so i just re connected it w/out the clips...bad ? or no worrys? I typically will use cable ties to secure connectors if the clips break. Better to replace them (the connectors), but that isn't always possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted April 8, 2004 Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Good Job! A famous man once said "If you want to make it big, then you gotta stick it out" I think he was talking about ones neck (?), but in your case he may have been talking about just plain "sticking it out". At any rate, you get an "A" for attitude from me. Most of us here started out small. Starters, Radiators, Alternators, maybe a little head work. You started with one of the most dreaded jobs of all, one that most of us working on stuff for 20+ years would be reluctant to tackle, and pulled it off! Your Dad must be very proud of you! Keep that attitude in all the challenges that you face in the future and you will surely "make it big". Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted April 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2004 Good Job! A famous man once said "If you want to make it big, then you gotta stick it out" I think he was talking about ones neck (?), but in your case he may have been talking about just plain "sticking it out". At any rate, you get an "A" for attitude from me. Most of us here started out small. Starters, Radiators, Alternators, maybe a little head work. You started with one of the most dreaded jobs of all, one that most of us working on stuff for 20+ years would be reluctant to tackle, and pulled it off! Your Dad must be very proud of you! Keep that attitude in all the challenges that you face in the future and you will surely "make it big". Thanks buddy...you certainly put a smile on my face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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