Yes it is, and if the belt brakes engine has to be replaced dont gamble have it replace there was a recall on some of the earlier models i have a 99 and gm replaced it free of charge with water pump, tenisoner and guides at 115.000 miles. Call your dealer and give them the vin and see if any open recalls exist on your car.
diagram of cadillac catera exhaust system
The water pump for a 1998 Cadillac catera should be on the front of the engine. It is located near the center.
I believe it is a 3.0 v6
There is a dipstick under the hood of a Cadillac Catera that you can pull to check your transmission fluid. You should do this when the engine is hot.
well not for how but cadillac cateras were only made from 1997 to 2001
You cannot adjust the idle in a 1998 Cadillac Catera. It is computer controlled. If the idle is not at 750 rpms then there is another problem with the engine. Check for codes with an OBD2 tester.
With engine running 13.8-14.2
when you are in front of the car its on the bottom of the engine on the right side
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Your 3.0 L - V6 engine has a timing BELT
engine oil pan is on bottom of engine transmission oil pan is on bottom of transmission
Follow the top radiator hose down to the water outlet on the engine. It is in the outlet.