ETC HG replace

[vaughn]

Sorry I am new to these forums and think I put this in the wrong place- dunno but here it is again.

hey gang need some more help;

1st off thanks for your help in diagnosing the problem did what u said confirmed HG problem. I am having it fixed (for a mere $2400 - $2800, ouch)call me wacked but i am in love. 74k on car it is in great shape. I know it is 10years old but that is only 50 in dog years I am 57 and have plenty of steam in me, wait a minute i have to rest from all this typing. (maybe it is 70 in dog years, oh well)

Anyway, I would like to ask you all while this is tore down and being fixed what all should I examine and or replace while the engine is out?

Any weak points I should be aware of? i.e. starter, water pump etc. my mech is familar and will do a timesert and will warrany the job.

thanks again - you guys rock!!!

Vaughn

[Bruce Nunnally]

If you have not done the transmission shift solenoids and the speed sensor you might consider those while the powertrain is out of the Cadillac. Good to leave well enough alone I guess, but it would be really upsetting to have a $2K transmission bill after your engine work.

[KHE]

Sorry I am new to these forums and think I put this in the wrong place- dunno but here it is again.

hey gang need some more help;

1st off thanks for your help in diagnosing the problem did what u said confirmed HG problem. I am having it fixed (for a mere $2400 - $2800, ouch)call me wacked but i am in love. 74k on car it is in great shape. I know it is 10years old but that is only 50 in dog years I am 57 and have plenty of steam in me, wait a minute i have to rest from all this typing. (maybe it is 70 in dog years, oh well)

Anyway, I would like to ask you all while this is tore down and being fixed what all should I examine and or replace while the engine is out?

Any weak points I should be aware of? i.e. starter, water pump etc. my mech is familar and will do a timesert and will warrany the job.

thanks again - you guys rock!!!

Vaughn

Vaughn,

If your blower botor is the original design (1/2" steel plate on the outside of the blower motor), I would suggest replacing the blower motor - with the engine out, it is a 5 minute job.

[vaughn]

Sorry I am new to these forums and think I put this in the wrong place- dunno but here it is again.

hey gang need some more help;

1st off thanks for your help in diagnosing the problem did what u said confirmed HG problem. I am having it fixed (for a mere $2400 - $2800, ouch)call me wacked but i am in love. 74k on car it is in great shape. I know it is 10years old but that is only 50 in dog years I am 57 and have plenty of steam in me, wait a minute i have to rest from all this typing. (maybe it is 70 in dog years, oh well)

Anyway, I would like to ask you all while this is tore down and being fixed what all should I examine and or replace while the engine is out?

Any weak points I should be aware of? i.e. starter, water pump etc. my mech is familar and will do a timesert and will warrany the job.

thanks again - you guys rock!!!

Vaughn

Vaughn,

If your blower botor is the original design (1/2" steel plate on the outside of the blower motor), I would suggest replacing the blower motor - with the engine out, it is a 5 minute job.

thanks i will check it out

[KHE]

Another thing to check is the rubber cover that the blower mounts to - if it is brittle or cracked, replace it while the engine is out.

[JohnnyG]

I'm thinking the same as KHE said, but will go a step further. How about checking the firewall for ANYTHING plastic, brittle, cracked, or overheated, sounds like those items would be at the top oof my priority list. I would also like to add that I'd flush the heater core, and if the engine being out is a benefit to changing it, I'd do that too.