Hey, Gang! Question: Does anybody have a good source for OE style outer CV joint boots for my '74 Eldo Conv? I think I have a tear developing in one, so I need...
WOW, you sure do know your CV joints. I just replaced the pass. side on my 72 Eldo with a split boot. Cleaned out the joint with brake cleaner and greased it...
For a weekend cruiser, you will probably get lots of miles out of the split-type boot replacement. When we were running these for everyday cars back in the...
Maybe the split / universal designs and materials have improved significantly in recent years. My quest continues, for now, though. Even if I don't need to...
I was never a big NAPA customer until a couple of years ago. They may have the split boot kits, or can order them. There was a local auto salvage yard near me...
I've used NAPA for a few things over the years, but generally have used Advance Auto and AutoZone. No Pep Boys here. Occasionally I also use an independent...
Just bought a '74 Eldo Convertible. I've had an easy time finding most parts, but i'm having trouble finding rear coil springs for the convertible. Coupe...
Per the Owner's Manual, there's only a 59 lb difference in weight between the Coupe and Convertible (convertible is heavier.) Assuming all of that difference...
Thanks for the info. You just saved me a chunk of $. Love the color combo on your car. Can't say I have ever remember seeing it-Nice! Thanks Again, Steve...
Hehhehheh... Thanks! Code 96 - Persian Lime Firemist. I think it was a '74 only color. I've seen a couple other convertibles in this combo in the past 10...
BTW: Are the springs on your '74 actually shot? It's certainly possible, but the vehicles w/ auto leveling had slightly softer springs as originally installed....
Hi Joe, I don't think there shot (the car does not sag). Car needed front shocks so I thought I'd do the rear shocks and the springs look to be original and...
I'm not sure there were isolators for the springs themselves on those cars, being an isolated body on the frame. I honestly don't remember for sure and haven't...
Thanks for the info. You are correct, the system has been removed and there are insulators only on the top of the springs. The other thing I noticed is that...
Good morning! I thought someone also removed the level control compressor on my 72 eldo until I took a good look for it. These cars are so big that you can...
Sounds like somebody has replaced the air shocks with the "helper" type. I'd suspect the auto leveling either wasn't working and was replaced by those, which...
Hi, My name is Rod and I own this car. I bought it in 1993 and have restored it. It was in very good shape when I got it. It is completely stock. Silver...
Rod, There are several sources for the rubber bumper fillers. I replaced the ones on the back of my '76 Eldo. I had to replaced the 3 pieces that are...
Worked on the brakes and have a some questions and or issues. Replaced the rear shoes and drums. The manual says to adjust until there is some resistance then...
What's this thing attached to the throttle then to a circular rubber fronted component via a lamp shade chain encased is plastic tubing. I need to replace the...
In my experience, it's not uncommon to have some resistance with all new components, particularly new (non-worn) drums and new (non-worn) shoes. The drag...
Thanks. Is it OK to just remove it and plug the opening? It seems that it may help with the tension on the throttle cable? Otherwise does anyone recommend a...
Hi Joe, Miss Margarita is real cool!!!!!!!!! I named my Cadillac "Rodilac" after a few years of badgering by a fellow woman employee that suggested the name....
Removing it won't make a difference on throttle tension - It doesn't affect the tension because the diaphragm is on on the other side, hence the use of the...
Thanks! Miss Margarita got her name pretty obviously - Lime green with a salty rim ;) Under the right circumstances, she can be _almost_ as intixicating. Not...
Thanks Joe, This one is ripped in three places and the spring is disengaged. Is it possible the lack of vacuum could effect the HVAC air distribution. Right...
I don't know how much of a vacuum leak you have, but the only thing that part does has to do with the cruise control. If possible, remove the hose going to...
