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1996 Cadillac Fleetwood Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Floor, Gas.
Mileage: 125,000 miles.

Asked on October 28, 2012

Cadillac Fleetwood Engine Problem


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Hi i just bought a cadillac fleetwood 96. on friday, i floored the gas pedal to see what the car has for power from 20mph to 80 mph, just after that,the car lost a lot of power and about 5 minutes after, the oil pressure light came on and a rattling noise started and the car started shaking abit, i stopped and had the car towed to my mechanic but they are closed for three days. I just had the car for a week, i was wondering if you could have a diognosis of what happenned,it is a 5.7 LT1 engine, thanks
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Replied on October 28, 2012

your abuse has damage the motor internally. it will most likely have to be replaced or re built.

Roy

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