Cadillac Owners: Problems & Solutions - READ ONLY

436 messages, Last post on Oct 31, 2006 at 8:52 AM

You are in the Maintenance & Repair - Archived Discussions Forum. Your Host is mr_shiftright

This discussion is ARCHIVED. To reactivate the discussion, post a request in the Lost? Ask the M&R Host for directions! discussion.

What is this discussion about? Cadillac, Electrical, Engine, Sedan, SUV

Outline

Messages Page 4 of 44: 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; ...; 44; Prev; Next; Last

#31 of 436 Re: tough decision [weman27] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 03, 2005 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: weman27 (May 03, 2005 11:07 am) Yes, oil burning. I would do a cylinder leakdown test for sure.
#33 of 436 Re: 1978-79 Seville Transmission [bspears1] by bspears1 May 05, 2005 (6:24 pm)
Replying to: bspears1 (May 02, 2005 12:28 pm) No takers!! Thanks, any way.
#36 of 436 transmission swap by oldschoolfool May 09, 2005 (7:19 am)
I bought a 1954 four door cadillac it only moves in low gear and reverse i found a transmission from a 1961 cadillac will it fit in my 54 cadi Replies to this message: isellhondas (May 09, 2005 8:04 am)
#37 of 436 Re: transmission swap [oldschoolfool] by isellhondas May 09, 2005 (8:04 am)
Replying to: oldschoolfool (May 09, 2005 7:19 am) Not even close! The 1954 used a bulletproof HEAVY four speed Hydramatic. In 1961, they were using a POS transmission called a Roto Hydramatic also known as a "Slim Jim". It won't fit. Try to find an "old timer" in a transmission shop who can overhaul the transmission you have in your car. Do NOT go to one of the "chains" for this!
#38 of 436 Motor noise 4.9 v-8 by bvnlj May 10, 2005 (5:32 pm)
Can anyone help with some info? I have a 1994 Cadillac De-ville with a 4.9 V8. When motor is warm and I accelerate or backing off the accelerator it makes a rattle noise (sounds like valves). the noise sounds like we are using cheap gas but we only put in premium. The car runs great with lots of power, but the noise is annoying. Took it to the dealer and they had me do an "upper engine clean-out" and that solved it for a little while but it has come back. My question is, what is an "upper engine clean-out" and can i do it my self or is their someting else I can do myself to reduce the noise? Thanks for the help Replies to this message: joe771476 (Nov 26, 2005 12:29 pm) neilc8r (Feb 09, 2006 8:47 pm)
#39 of 436 Put a can of... by isellhondas May 10, 2005 (6:32 pm)
Rislone Concentrate in your oil and go drive the car...HARD! Don't abuse it but do wind it out in gear. Take it out of overdrive and take it on the freeway to build up some RPMS. Your engine sounds like it's carboned up. I am a non believer in oil additives but I have seen Rislone work many times. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 11, 2005 11:25 am) symphonicrock1 (May 11, 2005 8:07 pm)
#40 of 436 Re: Put a can of... [isellhondas] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 11, 2005 (11:25 am)
Replying to: isellhondas (May 10, 2005 6:32 pm) now hold on there...how is an OIL additive going to help carbonization in the combustion chamber? And I'm not sure this is his problem anyway....you never get pinging when backing OFF the gas pedal. I think folks are on a wild goose chase here, if the symptoms are being correctly stated. I think he might have an exhaust leak. Replies to this message: symphonicrock1 (May 11, 2005 8:07 pm)