i was talking to someone on a different site about importing a caddy coupe deville into the uk and they said this....
The 4.1 has a reputation for being a truly horrible engine, slight overheating destroys them, they're prone to overheating, they burn and leak oil, they crack heads, cooling and head gasket problems galore.
For a long time when they were somewhat new, Extended warranty companies would single them and Corvette ZR1s out as being the only GM cars they would not warranty. (ZR1s because the engines are terribly exensive).
If you want a lowrider project, a Caddy is a great choice, just don't buy one with a 4.1. Watch for Rust if it's a Northern car, if it is a 1981 or newer get a Carfax report on it, and be careful of bad filler panels at the edge of the rear wings. Interior trim for older Cadillacs can be very hard to source for the plastic pieces.
anyone have any more to add or is this info correct
The 4.1 has a reputation for being a truly horrible engine, slight overheating destroys them, they're prone to overheating, they burn and leak oil, they crack heads, cooling and head gasket problems galore.
For a long time when they were somewhat new, Extended warranty companies would single them and Corvette ZR1s out as being the only GM cars they would not warranty. (ZR1s because the engines are terribly exensive).
If you want a lowrider project, a Caddy is a great choice, just don't buy one with a 4.1. Watch for Rust if it's a Northern car, if it is a 1981 or newer get a Carfax report on it, and be careful of bad filler panels at the edge of the rear wings. Interior trim for older Cadillacs can be very hard to source for the plastic pieces.
anyone have any more to add or is this info correct