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#2 of 66 1990 caddy fleetwood/front wheel drive by cournoyer1 Dec 09, 2003 (10:37 am)
Lost brake fluid from a leaking rear wheel cylinder. Repaired cylinder and filled brake fluid reservoir with one quart of fluid.I could not bleed the rear brakes. I did not try to bleed the front brakes. The car has no brakes at all. The brake lite and the abs brake lite are lit on the dash.A gm mechanic said the abs brake system must be replaced at a cost of $3600!!!! I understand that there is a Bosch pump in the unit and it sounds like it is running all the time and not developing any pressure. Could it be air in the system that is causing the problem? The brakes worked fine before the brake cylinder leaked. Need help!!! The car isn't worth a $3600 repair job. mcournoyersc.rr.com Replies to this message: joe771476 (Oct 16, 2005 9:42 am)
#3 of 66 Re: 1990 caddy fleetwood/front wheel drive [cournoyer1] by joe771476 Oct 16, 2005 (9:42 am)
Replying to: cournoyer1 (Dec 09, 2003 10:37 am) Get a second opinion! Go to an aftermarket independent garage! Dealer mechanics are there to make money for themselves and the dealer! Get out of there fast! It doesn't cost $3600 to fix ANY brake problem! Trust me!
#4 of 66 Windshield wiper motor problems by randy5 Dec 16, 2004 (10:57 am)
I have a 1984 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with a 4.1. I bought 2 wiper motors and a switch with delay and they still do not work. If any one can help me out or knows where i can get an original wiper motor i would appreciate it. Replies to this message: joe771476 (Oct 16, 2005 9:48 am)
#5 of 66 Re: Windshield wiper motor problems [randy5] by joe771476 Oct 16, 2005 (9:48 am)
Replying to: randy5 (Dec 16, 2004 10:57 am) Been there done that! You have to go to a junk yard and try to get one from a car just like yours! New rebuilts don't match up! I went through heck trying to finally get one that worked!
#6 of 66 Coolant light comes on when AC on by caddynuts Apr 22, 2006 (10:19 am)
I have a 1985 Caddy Fleetwood Brougham. It has a HT 4100 aluminum engine. When driving in town the ac works, but on long road trips, the coolant light eventually turns on. AC has to be turned off to avoid overheating, then extremely hot air starts to come out of all vents including the defrost vents. I replaced the water pump, thermostat, belts & hoses, & air conditioner compressor last year. The problems started after this. I recently replaced the heater control valve, but problem persisted. All suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Apr 22, 2006 11:37 am) worklerbately (Aug 27, 2006 6:11 pm)
#7 of 66 Re: Coolant light comes on when AC on [caddynuts] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Apr 22, 2006 (11:37 am)
Replying to: caddynuts (Apr 22, 2006 10:19 am) high speed overheat indicates a circulation problem, so I would say your prime suspect is the radiator. These can be flow-tested by a radiator shop.   If that checks out, have the cooling system pressure tested for a head gasket leak, would be my advice.
#8 of 66 89 cadillac fleetwood by queenfee May 19, 2006 (7:33 pm)
My bf drives a clean 89 fleetwood but it's over heating. Water and coolant dry out fast.   HELP! Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 20, 2006 10:25 am) 1rubyd (May 23, 2006 5:57 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2006 9:56 am)
#9 of 66 Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [queenfee] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 20, 2006 (10:25 am)
Replying to: queenfee (May 19, 2006 7:33 pm) Overheating can be caused by a whole lotta things. No guessing allowed. It has to be diagnosed step by step, from the obvious (is the cooling fan working? Is there a big leak somewhere?) to the somewhat less obvious (thermostat stuck? Air block in system? Clogged radiator?) to the less-less obvious (worn impellers in water pump? dragging brakes? underinflated tires?) to the most mysterious and dreadful (bad head gasket, cracked cylinder head).   Tests include pressurizing the cooling system to test for leaks and bad head gaskets, testing the coolant for combustion gases, having the radiator flow tested, testing the thermostat by removing it, and of course observing the operation of the cooling fan. Replies to this message: 1rubyd (May 23, 2006 5:57 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2006 9:56 am)
#10 of 66 Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [Mr_Shiftright] by 1rubyd May 23, 2006 (5:57 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 20, 2006 10:25 am) From what I was told from the Cadillac dealer, he said that he did a "pressure" test. He said that was the way they could find out were the leak is coming from. What do you think? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 23, 2006 9:56 am)
#11 of 66 Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [1rubyd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 23, 2006 (9:56 am)
Replying to: 1rubyd (May 23, 2006 5:57 am) I think they didn't continue the diagnostic. You don't just do one test and then stop and shrug your shoulders...GEEZ...some of these dealers....

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