Had my day all planned out: Run some errands, go pick up Margarita, and spend the afternoon replacing the smog pump that was chirping last week, install all...
One of my errands today was getting some new valve stems for Miss Margarita to have on hand for when I get new tires on her in a few weeks. Just wanted to...
Joe, First off let me ask a question of the membership. I have noticed that when I get out of my 77 Eldo while it is running and in park, there is clicking...
P.S. Thanks for the info on the valve stems. I had problems locating new ones a couple of years ago. Finally found them at USA Parts & Supply. So that is...
I have had that clickign with the '75 Eldo convertible I previously owned, and the '71 convertible I now own, though the '71 does not exhibit it very often the...
hi all the clicking sound may be from your automatic seat release if your car has that feature. only happens when the car is in park. makes getting out of the...
LOL! Ok, pretty funny! So if your engine shakes a bit at idle and you open you door just the right amount, the seat backs will click in time with the engine...
I've never had anything of that sort in the '74 Eldo, nor the '76 Toronado I used to have. I would check out anything that could be loose - Fan clutch bolts,...
Yes, the door locks are rather loud. I don't mind the seatback release clicks - They're not all that loud on my car. But the door locks certainly announce...
Thanks for the info about the tires. I still haven't made up my mind, and it will be a couple more weeks before I actually do anything about them. I'm leaning...
I always replace all of the valve stems when I get new tires. Those big brass things are really long-lived - Unlike "normal" rubber ones, there's really...
Hello everyone. Could the clicking be the lifters or valve springs wearing? I have the same sound i think on my car. Thats what i always thought it was. Dan ...
Not unless they moved the lifters to the rear of the car. ;-) Perhaps that is the sound on your car, but I suspect mine was an exhaust hanger issue. ... -- Joe...
I also had to disconnect my driver side seat release. I intend to eventually fix the solenoid and reconnect it. It just hasn't been a priority. As Joe...
O.K. I feel better knowing that it is a common issue and I don't have to worry about anything coming apart while I am out cruising. You are right in saying...
Just think of it this way. Big door lock sounds to go with big heavy doors that sound like you are closing a vault door when you close them. I have often...
I'll be curious to know what direction you take with the tires. I am considering replacing the tires again on my Eldo sometime this summer. I have a...
The clicking noise on my car doesn't eminate from the valve cover area. It seems to come from the rear of the engine area where the torque converter resides....
The replacement A/C Compressor is a rebuilt unit. Fact of life: rebuilt units do not last as long as new ones. But, to my knowledge, new ones are not being...
ok, i had the same problem with the tires on my 1975. first have the front end checked out at a very good front end shop. idler arms, ball joints, shocks , rim...
I forget now what company I bought the A/C compressors from for both my 64 and 77 Cads. I know that one was supposedly brand new and the other was rebuilt. I...
Thanks for the advice. I feel stupid as I was only thinking about tire size and didn't consider the weight of this monster Cad. I too have replaced a couple...
Hello everyone i had joined recently great group i have a 1975 eldo convertible white on red interior whitch is in good shape hopfully i can post pics soon my...
Let me explain how easy the axle/CV's are... my technique improves each time I do it so modifications are bound to happen in the future. 1-Jack the car up so...
Joe!! Thats a great web sight, Great Pics!! Next year I'll be redoing my A/C. I'll use your pics for reference. Be Warned, I'll need to pic your brain on...
Well, I _DO_ live in a hilly / mountainous area and I've actually changed my parking arrangement a time or 20 to account for opening the doors! :D Joe-Boy ... ...
I am having problems with the outer axel boots on my 77 Eldo. I have replaced them at least three time over the last three years. This is only a summer...
Steve, That's a great photo. Would you like me to use it on the group's homepage for a while? We have had some really good activity recently, I guess this...
