[Lola's mom]

I now, too, have the "few drops of oiil" leaking from the front of my 2004. I have read all of the previous posts re: the fix, but have a question or two. Has anyone used Marvin K. Brown Cadillac in San Diego, or De La Furente for engine work? And, is there a service bulletin on this problem? Appreciate input.

 

[elfred]

I believe there is a service bulletin that might cover your problem...on the early 2004-2005 models there appears to have been a problem with the front timing cover leaking.
I highly suggest that you contact a reliable dealership that knows the Cadillac Northstar engine and can repair the problem competently. Best of luck.

Regards,

Elfred

 

[Lola's mom]

Thank you ... I want to be prepared to talk with the dealerships ... I was hoping that someone from the San Diego area could suggest the dealership best prepared to help us out. Again, our thanks....

 

[1_XLR]

My 04 had problems with the power steering reservoir leaking and there was a bulletin on it

 

[Guest]

My 06-V had a engine mount that was leaking fluid. New engine mount...........no problems

My 04 had problems with the power steering reservoir leaking and there was a bulletin on it

 

[Lola's mom]

Sooooo, lots of leaks to choose from, eh? Well, next week will tell the story for me, but I am still leery about taking my car to a dealership that i don't have any feedback on ....

 

[Guest]

Hire a two year old to crawl under your car to see axactly where the leak is coming from. I used a jack, but I didn't have a two year old available, that's how I found it coming from my engine mount.

 

[elfred]

Sooooo, lots of leaks to choose from, eh? Well, next week will tell the story for me, but I am still leery about taking my car to a dealership that i don't have any feedback on ....

In order to isolate the location, can you tell by where the car was parked about where the leak or drips are on the ground. For instance on the drivers side in front of the front wheel. Center of car or closer to the front door. Just trying to give you some help as to the generalized location and then from there you might be able to get an idea what component or area it might be. :cheers

Regards,

Elfred

 

[Lola's mom]

I love you guys! :grouphug Now, if I could just find a 2-year-old!

 

[Galen]

Mom

How old is MOm? Is Mom going to RII? If Mon is going to RII, we will find your leak! This reminds me....I need to wash my engine today. I'm headed out to the lake house for a 4 day vacation. I'll post some pictures when I get back.

 

[Guest]

A cat works with a mirror strapped on its back. Bob...........It's good to be loved

I love you guys! :grouphug Now, if I could just find a 2-year-old!

 

[Lola's mom]

ha-ha ... Lola is my black '04 .... and a lady never tells her age:nono Mom also has a dad .... Ben's Dad ... an '86 560 Benz ..... now, where I can I get a cat and a 2 year-old??? :lol You know what? I never knew a leak could be so much fun!

 

[Guest]

Me thinks I saw you last week. I work for SDG&E as a line foreman, tech, standby and a few other names the guys call me. Don't worry, I won't tell how old I think you are after that visual on Mission Gorge
Yep it's Bob

ha-ha ... Lola is my black '04 .... and a lady never tells her age:nono Mom also has a dad .... Ben's Dad ... an '86 560 Benz ..... now, where I can I get a cat and a 2 year-old??? :lol You know what? I never knew a leak could be so much fun!

 

[Lola's mom]

Last week? Nope, in Maui .... there are 2 black xlr's in Santee (wouldn't you know it!) .... 1 is mine and the other parks (works?) at the credit union bank on Mission Gorge ..... we had it out on Friday AM ..... if you do see us, come by and say hi .... we could swap love stories! Now, about that 2-year-old....... btw do you use Marvin K Brown for engine work????

 

[Guest]

Aloha! I guess it wasn't you on Mission. No I don't do any engine work with this Marvin Brown, wouldn't want to screw up my warranty.

Last week? Nope, in Maui .... there are 2 black xlr's in Santee (wouldn't you know it!) .... 1 is mine and the other parks (works?) at the credit union bank on Mission Gorge ..... we had it out on Friday AM ..... if you do see us, come by and say hi .... we could swap love stories! Now, about that 2-year-old....... btw do you use Marvin K Brown for engine work????

 

[Lola's mom]

its Marvin K Brown Cadillac dealership in Mission Valley ..... but, no matter. we went to De La Fuente Cadillac today in El Cajon, spoke with their service manager... he said he had 2 certified mechs on site .... we have an appointment to track down that pesky leak tomorrow .... and the OnStar upgrade .... so, won't be looking for the 2 year old .... or the kitty .....!! ;-]

 

[Lola's mom]

I believe there is a service bulletin that might cover your problem...on the early 2004-2005 models there appears to have been a problem with the front timing cover leaking.
I highly suggest that you contact a reliable dealership that knows the Cadillac Northstar engine and can repair the problem competently. Best of luck.

Regards,

Elfred

Thanks to all of you .... and the diagnosis is: Timing cover leaking. The dealership ordered the parts today .... whew! What a relief to know that this issue has already been addressed and has a bullitin on it. :seeya

 

[Guest]

http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZS Now for the really big question...........Did they use the baby or the kitty?

Thanks to all of you .... and the diagnosis is: Timing cover leaking. The dealership ordered the parts today .... whew! What a relief to know that this issue has already been addressed and has a bullitin on it. :seeya

 

[Lola's mom]

Haha, Standby, you make me laugh. I believe they used the kitty, as I told them YOU suggested it!:cheers