99 STS MAN Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I have a little combustion getting into the coolant, It takes a while to start to get hot past operating temp But once it starts it overheats I took it to caddy they want $3,400 to repair it! I am pissed! I had the half case leak fixed awhile back about $3,900 and a main beairing start to go out so they replaced all the rod and conectting beairings about 2,800!!!!! WHAT the ###### do I do now! thats over $10,000 in just engine repairs!!!!!! I love my STS!!!! But darn it I dont know what to do!!!! Sorry about my foul words!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Google "head gasket repair". There are some over the counter types for $10. and a anther internet one for $100. I got some of the $10. stuff at NAPA and am going to try it on a 94 Honda this weekend. I'll let you know how it comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 STS MAN Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Coll< Whats the name of the products Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Eldorado Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 K&W Block Seal. This stuff really works. fix my 98 STS headgasket repair. No more white smoke out the tail pipes and no more overheating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99 STS MAN Posted September 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Where did you get it? how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Repairs (hope) in a bottle are a band aid at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STSJohn Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Where did you get it? how much? it might work for the time being but rest assure you will have to repair them eventually 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L VVT Light platinum 39K miles ~Vogue VTXi Package - Corsa Exhaust - K & N Cold air intake - Blacked out tints 2004 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L all-whell drive Pewter 42k miles ~22" Tis 07 Rims - E&G Chrome Vertyical billet Grill - Limo tints - Tv's in the Visor and headrests 1990 Mustang GT Painted Cadillac Diamond White - 604 Rwhp Family Cars: 2004 Cadillac XLR (Mom) 2005 Cadillac STS V8(Dad) 2000 Eldorado ETC (Brother) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Fenwick Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Aloha, I have tried 5 different ones on my 4.9, none did anything! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Nunnally Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 I assume you are talking about a coolant additive? I remember when my head bolts were pulled on my northstar one suggestion was just put in extra sealant tablets into the coolant and see if they could seal it well enough. The argument from engineering was it might not work, but what do you have to lose? $4 in sealant vs $3500 engine repair? Bruce 2023 Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith_99_sts Posted September 2, 2005 Report Share Posted September 2, 2005 Well that sucks. Northstar half seals and leaking head gasket are the two common repairs that keep my mechanic friend busy and his kids in private school. Presumably your engine has already been timecert'd after the previous work, so I don't know why the head gasket repair would be anywhere near that expensive. A first time repair, including the timecert installation, would carry a high price tag. EDIT - there are several quick fix head gasket repair solutions (scams?) on the market. e.g. http://www.rxauto.com/ Do a google on 'head gasket repair' and you'll find several similar products. It would be nice to know if any of these have ever produced a lasting cure. We all like to save money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Eldorado Posted September 4, 2005 Report Share Posted September 4, 2005 AutoZone, Advance Auto Parts only $6 bucks K&W or Try Blue Devil from NAPA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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