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Cadillac Fleetwood Maintenance and Repair

66 messages,  Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 7:45 AM

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What is this discussion about? Cadillac Fleetwood, Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham, Sedan


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Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [queenfee] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 20, 2006 (10:25 am)
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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.
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Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [Mr_Shiftright] by 1rubyd
May 23, 2006 (5:57 am)
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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?
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Re: 89 cadillac fleetwood [1rubyd] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
May 23, 2006 (9:56 am)
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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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Trouble with interior lights by bracey52
Jul 29, 2006 (8:49 pm)
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I have a 94 Fleetwood(RWD). The interior lights stay on too long when i open the doors. When I close the doors the lights come back on. It takes about 15 minutes for the lights to go out. what can i do? Is there anyone out there that can help me?
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Tempermental Starter by ginamg
Aug 18, 2006 (9:24 am)
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Purchased my one owner 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood last year (2005). Has 106,000 miles. Runs and handles great when it starts. Sometimes after trying, I'll give the keys to someone else and it will start right up. When I called for it to be towed, it started for the driver and the repair shop said it would "never not start". It started regularly for a while and now it is acting up again. I've gotten it to start after it balks and after I've got it running it hasn't stranded me anywhere. Sounds strong. Is there any test for this? Thoughts, anyone!!?? Thanks
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Change from V-belt to serpentine belt system by trainman1
Aug 26, 2006 (3:13 am)
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I have a 1986 Fleetwood B.De Eleg.with the 307 OLDS eng.I can't find a serpentine belt system in the after-market or at the junkyard.Does anyone out there know of one?I would be very appreciative.
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Re: Coolant light comes on when AC on [caddynuts] by worklerbately
Aug 27, 2006 (6:11 pm)
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Replying to: caddynuts (Apr 22, 2006 10:19 am)

check the tentioner on the belt. we had this problem
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Hubcap key for Cadillac Fleetwood?/starter solution by ginamg
Oct 12, 2006 (4:30 pm)
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I live in VA and car inspections are required. Need to remove the hubcap to get my sticker. Is there a special place it calls home? Are they stocked at the cadillac dealers?
 
FYI - my starter problems have stopped. Turning the key all the way to the right smartly and tapping the gas is seems to be the solution I needed.
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1995 cadillac fleetwood wheels by todds95
Nov 13, 2006 (1:26 pm)
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I just bought a 1995 cadillac fleetwood brougham and love it! It is still a head turner. I want to improve the looks but still keep it close to stock. Does anyone know where to find some chrome rims that were an option for this vehicle? Thanks!
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88' caddy d'elegance by andy0179
Dec 13, 2006 (8:37 am)
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I'm trying to restore my grandparents old caddy and I'm having problems finding some discontinued parts. I'm looking for driver and passenger side front doors and blue leather driver and passenger bucket seats. I also need to replace the soft top. Any help is greatly appreciated

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