" I agree with your comments above . You referenced a Turbo 400 but 163 Cads had the 4 speed Jetaway 315 Hydramtic."
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Here we go again - Help! - Transmission overheating
Started this discussion. Last reply by a5c0048011b941599a2e58cc24e9eb2f Sep 12, 2024. 11 Replies 0 Likes
All,I can’t believe I have to ask for help again. I really thought I was done with repairs. I did drive my 63 Eldorado a couple of times on side roads and all was good. last week I took it out bc it…Continue
Tags: overheating, transmission, NewRadiator
Finally back on the road
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jul 3, 2024. 6 Replies 0 Likes
It’s been over three years since I had my (then just purchased) car towed for the first time and it has been a nightmare ever since.But I can finally say: it is back home and I did my first 2h drive…Continue
Happy update for a change and one new question
Started this discussion. Last reply by Michael Vogler Nov 9, 2022. 8 Replies 1 Like
All,after over 18 months of headaches I finally can share a happy update! I have my 63 Eldorado back and it is actually driving!!!There are a couple of things that I knew will have to get done before…Continue
Looking for a front engine cover - 1963 Cadillac Eldorado
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Edge Jun 3, 2022. 4 Replies 1 Like
All, I am again on the search for a part for my engine - 12 months in and there seems to be a new problem. We have taken the whole engine out again since there seems to be an oil pressure problem so…Continue
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"Thank you so much Van! My dad in Germany and I have talked a lot about this and went through all your, Russ and Jason’s comments and the shop manual again and with that we both had a feeling that the mechanic is trying to steer us away from…"
"Thank you all - the car is with the guy that rebuilt the transmission and he insists it’s the radiator and won’t even consider it’s something else."
"I agree with Russ and Jason. Generally the trans oil temp follows the engine water temp if the trans temp is running hotter then engine temp the trans could be slipping building excessive heat. pull the trans dip stick and check the color of the…"
"I agree with Russ, If your radiator is keeping the car engine cool, staying say between the 1/4 and 1/2 mark on temp gage, or or around 190 to 200 degrees F on a digital thermometer, and fluid is flowing as it should from and to the…"
"Oh and I forgot to mention: at one point I was literally not able to put the car in reverse, the lever on the steering wheel moved far enough but it neither shifted not moved the display enough. As soon as I got to the transmission shop it was…"
"The transmission was at 244F when I had all the issues and then left the car there."
"Hi Russ, he said 7 pounds in and out. And only the transmission is hot."
"I call B.S. on the car not being built for modern traffic. Is the engine running hot? If it is not, the radiator is working as it should and the trans cooler part of the radiator is fine. I would verify that fluid is moving through the…"
Here we go again - Help! - Transmission overheating
All,I can’t believe I have to ask for help again. I really thought I was done with repairs. I did drive my 63 Eldorado a couple of times on side roads and all was good. last week I took it out bc it was not as hot. 45min Interstate, a short break and then about 15min back roads with a bit stop and go. And all of a sudden the transmission is acting up again. When at a light no power whatsoever in 1st hardly going forward. It then jumped into 2nd as soon as stepped hard enough in the gas pedal…See More
"Hi Jason,
it’s been a ride. lol Not sure if it is worth a cover feature but as soon as it’s cleaned up and I find a nice locationfor pictures we can do that.
btw - this is a pic frontage day I picked the car up from the last…"
"As far as interior cleaning products you will get a variety of answers.
Personally, for exterior waxes I like Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid wax.
If your car paint has road grime, oxidation, etc, and needs a good polishing wax I…"
"Daniela,
This is really great news and congratulations! Enjoy the ride - that's the best part.
Dennis DiBari"
"Daniela, That is absolutely fantastic! You have been through so much and glad you hung in there so you can enjoy your 63 Eldorado. Here is a throwback picture of you in that Eldorado from 2021! We will definitely have to do a full newsletter…"
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- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1963 Eldorado Biarritz
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- At 11:37am on January 12, 2021,
Jason Edge said…
Daniela, Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Website.
This site is hosted by the CLC (Cadillac LaSalle Club) 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter. It is great to have another Chapter Member join us on the 63/64 Cadillac Website. I hope to see you on our next Virtual Chapter Meet-Up via Zoom on Feb 7!
Be sure and check out all the links and pages and make yourself at home. The Help Page at www.help.6364cadillac.com will have links to many useful articles and information about our Cadillacs.
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A Big Welcome to the 63/64 Cadillac Chapter to my Brother Randy
Started by Jason Edge in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Randall (Randy) Edge on Wednesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes
My brother Randall (Randy) Edge has been helping me off and on for many years with traveling to pick up parts cars all over the east cost, to almost anything and everything I need help with around…Continue
Frost plugs
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Dennis P. DiBari May 23. 5 Replies 0 Likes
Summer is coming, and now the next frost plug is leaking.Has anyone ever done these?Which kind of plugs did you use and where to buy them?Read a lot about "adjustable" plugs and sealants - but not…Continue
Trivia Question #37: A Jiggy Car Frame Tool!
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia May 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Yesterday, after struggling with other tools to disassemble a part using some not quite right tools, I decided to use the car frame as a "jig" to hold the part in place while I removed the other…Continue
Trivia #36: NUTTY Fastener Trivia
Started by Jason Edge in Trivia. Last reply by Jason Edge May 22. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ok. Here is a fastener I see about every day working with my big inventory of fasteners, and thought it was worth posting as trivia. If you saw my post on Facebook (I do sell them), wait to see if…Continue
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1963 RHS A/C kick panel - photos needed
Posted by SK on June 2, 2025 at 2:20pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Could someone post front and back photos of the 1963 right-hand kick panel with A/C?
My car didn’t come with the original kick panels, so it's a bit of a mystery to me how I should cut the backing board and carpet to fit around the A/C.
Many thanks,
-Samu
New old stock seat material
Posted by Ray Schick on August 22, 2024 at 6:25pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I bought this seat material thinking that it’s…
Loud air moving sound within carb with cleaner removed
Posted by Dave Fehrle on March 23, 2024 at 3:23pm 8 Comments 1 Like
While checking my Carter carb with engine running, I took the air cleaner off and there was a very loud hissing sound of air. I placed a piece of paper over the carb and it didn’t move up or down, is this normal?
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