Catera V6-3.0L VIN R (1997)
Oil Cooler: All Technical Service Bulletins
Engine - Low Coolant Light On, Leaks, and Overheating
File In Section: 06 - Engine/Propulsion System
Bulletin No.: 01-06-02-009
Date: September, 2001
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Coolant Loss, Low Coolant Light On, Engine Overheating
(Re-seal Oil Cooler Cover with Sealant)
Models:
1997-2001 Cadillac Catera
with 3.0 L Engine (VIN R - RPO L81)
Condition
Some owners may comment on a loss of coolant, low coolant light on, and/or engine overheating.
Cause
Condition may be caused by an oil cooler cover leak due to an adhesion condition between the oil cooler cover and the engine block.
Correction
Thoroughly clean the engine block and oil cooler cover and reseal with sealant using the following procedure.
1.
Remove the oil cooler cover from the engine. Refer to Oil Cooler Replacement in the Engine Mechanical section of the Service Manual.
2.
Remove the old sealant from the engine block and the oil cooler cover. Use only a plastic or metal scraper as described in Corporate Service
Bulletin Number 00-06-01-012.
3.
Clean the engine block and oil cooler cover mating surfaces using a solvent that leaves no residue, such as P/N 12346139 (in Canada, use P/N
10953463), or equivalent.
4.
Apply a continuous 2 mm (0.08 in) bead of sealant, P/N 2378521 (in Canada, use P/N 88901148), in the in the groove around the engine oil cooler
cover.
5.
Install the oil cooler cover to the engine. Refer to Oil Cooler Replacement in the Engine Mechanical section of the Service Manual.