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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild - Part 5 Here's an update!... 10 months later... This isn't going to be a full in depth update, as I intend to do that later this week, but I got the itch to hop on here tonight and noticed there still seemed to be some interest in my rebuild. So before I get started...
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    2008 Caddy Hearse

    If it was a 2008, it was definitely a DTS. I understand it's the hearse version but the front end is completely the same as the base. I own a DTS as well and while rebuilding my XLR I decided to compare the two lights for fun. I had read a post a few months back about the same topic and figured...
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    Help! Black heel marks on door threshold

    Second Mr. Clean eraser, works wonders. I typically use a cleaner with it, but try it without first. You don't want to get too aggressive with these interiors.
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    2005 DVD player inoperable

    I haven't personally attempted this, but here is a thread started by a guy that has: https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-and-xlr-v-mods/8602-appradio-4-a.html?highlight=app+radio If this is something you would like to do, I would read through that thread in its entirety, there's a lot...
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    2005 DVD player inoperable

    If it were me, I'd either live with it or have an aftermarket unit installed. For the $1,500 you'd have to spend to have the current unit rebuilt, you can have a much better head unit with updated navigation, Bluetooth and a number of other features and still have a few hundred extra bucks in...
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    New Headlights

    Check out this thread: https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/cadillac-xlr-technical-discussion/8962-headlight-assembly-source.html Below is the direct link: Driver Side (LH) Headlamp Capsule Assembly for European Export (E Spec) Right Hand Rule of the Road (T84) GM Part no. 20779749, 25868094...
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    Help! 2004 replacement key fobs

    Not to add any confusion to the whole GM/X and GM/S issue, but I actually had a different experience trying to get the older GM/X to work on my car. I originally had one fob that was GM/S(Newer version) on my 2004 and purchased a used GM/X in the correct part number. Everything matched, but I...
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    Excessive buildup on Engine

    Wanted to give everyone a quick update. Thanks again for all of your recommendations and advice! I ended up replacing the 2 cam covers, both valve seals and the four actuators(2 on each side). After doing so I steam cleaned the front of the engine and removed all of that nasty oil build up. Its...
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    Help! 2004 Key Fob replacement - Using a "used" key fob from another vehicle

    Figured out the problem! Thank you for responding Rexster and I apologize for not responding sooner. I figured out what caused the fob to not work. It was the correct number, but was a GM/X instead of GM/S. Apparently GM altered something in the keyless system at some point and quite a few cars...
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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild - Part 4 Hey Everyone, Its been a little more than a month since I've updated this thread so I thought I would hop on and let you know where I'm at with the XLR Rebuild. The delay in my posting was primarily caused by waiting on parts, and of course the more I dug...
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    Help! 2004 Key Fob replacement - Using a "used" key fob from another vehicle

    I know this topic has been beat to death, but after searching the forum and google I haven't found out the answer to my particular problem. When I purchased my 2004 XLR it came with only one fob, the # 2. After around a month of searching I finally found a used one on ebay with the correct GM #...
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    Excessive buildup on Engine

    Appreciate all of the feedback everyone! I think I'm on the right track... I've ordered that GM RTV sealant, should be in on Tuesday. I'll also be ordering new cam covers, haha they do exist! Apparently they already come with those magnets pre-attached. Here are the part numbers for both sides...
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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    Haha, I've been watching ebay just in case, so far no luck. I'll keep an eye on Craigslist New Jersey and see if anything comes up. I would imagine that if they did steal the parts they either off loaded them already, or they're going to hold onto them for a while. Especially with 2 different...
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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    Yeah I hired the carrier myself via a dispatching company(DIY Transport). DIY more or less puts out a bid to numerous carriers and those carriers decide if they want it or not. That's how I got hooked up with these guys from PA. DIY has actually been very helpful with everything, unfortunately...
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    Excessive buildup on Engine

    Thank you both for pointing me in the right direction. I'm trying to locate part numbers for the gaskets and came upon an old thread you were involved in Cubby, haha. That led me to gmpartsdirect.com where I was able to get this screen capture. Using the diagram would either of you mind pointing...
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    Excessive buildup on Engine

    Hey folks, I'm in the middle of an XLR rebuild and have noticed that my engine seems to be covered in quite a bit of gunk, especially on the lower end. Here are some pictures: The second and third pictures are on the bottom front of the engine, near where the pulley's are located. The first and...
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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild - Part 3 Wow, what a busy week it has been. Unfortunately I haven't done much with the XLR since my last post. We left off last week with my deconstruction of the AC/Coolant System. Everything was pretty straight forward and only took me around an hour to complete...
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    2004 Cadillac XLR Rebuild

    Haha, that would make sense. Apparently they forgot to pull them out of the trunk before dropping it off at Copart! The impact is very mild, there doesn't appear to be any other damage outside of the front, and even then none of the front support was damaged. I also did what you said and checked...
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    2008 assorted spare parts for sale

    No worries, sent a PM with my email address.
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    2008 assorted spare parts for sale

    Rims/Grill What are you looking to get out of the grill? Any chance you could post a picture or send one to me? I need a replacement and every used one I've found has some form of damage. I'd also be interested in the rims if your deal with mongoose doesn't work out. Thank you! -Johnson1989
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