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Joe DiIaconi
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Front and rear engine seals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Aug 12. 20 Replies 1 Like
Up date. Just got off the phone with Caddy Daddy, they said the get their…Continue
Front and rear engine seals
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 Aug 5. 3 Replies 0 Likes
wanting to replace my leaking front and rear main seals . Can anyone suggest…Continue
Today's project, radiator overflow system
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi May 31. 5 Replies 1 Like
Installed a radiator overflow system. Could not have been simplerContinue
Transmission rebuild.
Started this discussion. Last reply by Joe DiIaconi May 18. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Got the caddy back today, running smooth. They took $70 off the bill because I referred someone to their shop.…Continue
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"Matti and Kim got the Rebuilders Choice RMS from Caddy Daddy when they had that brand available in stock for a while back
Caddy Daddy is not clear on the brand they are currently offering ——and might be older Best…"
"Do you member the Brand name, and did it stop the leak ? "
"I just got off the phone with Rebuilders Choice a wholesaler for there 390- 429 RMS seal ( now 8-11-23 )
There RMS is available at Kanter Auto for $60 there part number is Rms13329 SEL
They do extensive testing on…"
""The Rebuilders Choice RMS should be $36 at Caddy Daddy and the Rebuilders Choice web sites not the $89 dollars at that link" <-- Since the rear main bearing seal link and info is not correct on the Bearing Cap…"
" Jason
The Rebuilders Choice RMS should be $36 at Caddy Daddy and the Rebuilders Choice web sites
not the $89 dollars at that link
This tread was to help Joe D locate the seal which he was having difficulty finding…"
"I bought mine from CaddyDaddy as well."
"Guys, the 13 replies regarding rear main seals is hard to follow. We should be able to point to the Rear Main Seal Oil Leak Fix with Bearing Cap Modification Help Topic and be done with it. The help topic even has the link to the seal on…"
"Correction
The Fel 3812 part number was on Caddy Daddy’s website for the seal Kim got - not on the clear packaging that Kim received the seal in
That lead Kim to be thinking the seal was a Fel pro for a short while ( the…"
"Joe D
Just reread the thread I suggested to you again
The Best 3812 gasket —is embossed on the best gasket itself - identifiable
Rebuilders Choice has no embossed lettering on the seal but the picture on the tread shows…"
"Joe D
In the — Search - top right of Dashboard - - put in Rebuilders Choice Seal - the 5th title down you will find some good info by me
That was the original thread when Kim installed the RC seal after doing the same repair…"
" Joe D
As best I can remember Rebuilders Choice was on the packaging of the one Kim used that was originally from Caddy Daddy
A while ago when Kim first got his RC seal i tracked down the company myself
I put a…"
"Call caddy daddy in CA. See if they hv them "
"I sent " Rebuilder's Choice " an email yesterday about the rear main seal and this morning I got an email back. They gave me a phone number of one of their venders and a Part number. When I called I was told they don't go by Part…"
Profile Information
- Do you own any 1963 & 1964 Cadillacs? If Yes, Year & Body Style
- 1964 coupe deville
- Cadillac LaSalle Club Member? If Yes, Membership #?
- No
- 1963/64 Cadillac Chapter Member?
- no
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1964 Cadillac AC with a 7 port Vacuum control valve
Posted on August 24, 2017 at 3:00am 28 Comments 0 Likes
Is anyone having the same problem I'm having ? In park with AC on no vacuum at the fast idle diaphragm, ( so the fast idle diaphragm is out and bumping up the idle) when I put it in drive I'm getting vacuum there. So in park with the AC on the engine is idling at 900 RPM's put in drive it drops down to 450 600 ish. So when your sitting at a red light it feels like the engine is starving for fuel not to mention it's running hotter than it should.…
ContinueCan't sleep thinking about my car, am I alone in this ?
Posted on August 23, 2017 at 3:23am 20 Comments 0 Likes
I have had my 64 13 years and I think I might be on the right track to fixing my AC. I think I might have the vaccum lines going to the check valve before the neutral safety switch at the bottom of the steering column in the wrong configuration and Im not sure where the black line going from the power servo rotary valve number 6 vacuum line is going.
rear end bushing
Posted on August 7, 2015 at 5:47am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Can anyone tell me the name and or parts number of the bushing at the top of the pumpkin ( rear differential ) ?
Rear shocks
Posted on June 28, 2015 at 3:37pm 8 Comments 0 Likes
Just bought some rear shocks from Rock Auto, going to install them, any advice ?
I did install my front ones last year.
Comment Wall (31 comments)
- At 1:33am on March 19, 2016,
Joe DiIaconi said…
Your welcome, glad I could help.
- At 11:28pm on March 18, 2016,
Dusty said…
- Hey joe got my heater and air fixated thank you for you're time
- At 11:58pm on March 12, 2016,
- Hey joe thank you for feed back on my heater problem steal trying to find out what size vacoum hose coming from my transducer to my power servo
- At 5:01pm on August 6, 2014,
Chris Codd said…
Haha yeah, I've heard that is the holy grail of AC repair manuals. I'll need it when I replace everything.
- At 4:49pm on August 6, 2014,
If you decide to take it on again you should get the AC BOOK FOR DUMMY'S for Cadillac Tim $45 bucks & you will not end up Bald like me :)
- At 4:41pm on August 6, 2014,
Hey Joe, I did have the AC working for a short time and it was ICE COLD. The car must have not been checked for freon leaks, because a short time after I paid a pretty penny for the R12 freon recharge, it all must have leaked out. Before I had the chance to really go through and try it all again the compressor froze up and most likely wrecked every other component connected. So I put repairing the AC on the backburner for awhile. The best advice I can give you is try recharging the AC, check THOROUGHLY for leaks, and pray.
- At 10:31am on October 20, 2013,
To be honest I told myself I wouldn't contact him until he calls me & I haven't. He has been doing a grate job and I know I'm lucky to have found him. I have given him 2 other $10,000 paint
jobs for cars of friends of mine so I know he wants to get mine done & right ( I hope & pray) Here is a picture of the truck he painted,I saw it at the the car show which is how I got to meet him.
- At 9:41am on October 20, 2013,
Tony and Ginny 429 said…
- Joe
Tha car is comming along real nice
Many of us would love to be doing the same
All due respect, do keep in touch with the shop on a regular basis , so you keep them on there toes and moving along
It just seems that is necessary when getting most things done correctly
Just my 2 cents
- At 8:09am on October 12, 2013,
Jason Edge said…
A wise lady you have there indeed!
- At 7:51am on October 12, 2013,
Thank you Jason, it's funny my ex girl friend told me once, if you have to put $250 into your Caddy you don't blink an eye, but if you have to put free air in the tires of your truck you get annoyed
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Correct rims and drums?
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Logan Robb 4 hours ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
As I am collecting items for a brake overhaul, I’ve have come across many posts about the aftermarket drums not being of quality like the originals. I am fairly certain the drums I have are not…Continue
Powder Coated Rims
Started by Logan Robb in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion 4 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I have a very reputable blasting and powder coating shop near me, come this winter, I am thinking of getting my wheels power coated in preparation for new tires in the spring. Is this a good idea? I…Continue
Dragging to one side
Started by Sammy in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 yesterday. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Hi there, after a lot of work on my brakes - new cylinder, hardware, shoes, hoses, going back to old drums, the car still drags to one side. Does this for years now, but I hoped to get rid of it…Continue
ROCHESTER 4GC
Started by nick f eisenbarth in 1963/64 Cadillac Specific Discussion. Last reply by Tony and Ginny 429 on Monday. 11 Replies 0 Likes
Dad passed away in 2020...I inherited his 1963 62 series convertible....it had been sitting since 1997...I put in new gas tank...new fuel filter...had a new head installed with hard valves (to run on…Continue
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WANTED HARMONIC BALANCER BOLT 1964 DEVILLE
Posted by ANGELO MARTINEZ on July 23, 2023 at 10:44pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Hope someone can help me to find the harmonic balancer bolt for my 1964 Cadilac Deville 429 engine
in advance, thank you for your help.
Clock ‘64 DeVille
Posted by Matt Vander Hooven on July 23, 2023 at 7:36pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Is there still a member in the Detroit area that refurbishes clocks?
Matt VH
Spark Plug Heat Range
Posted by Patrick Westphal on July 7, 2023 at 10:00am 3 Comments 0 Likes
I found a diagram that illustrates the main factor in determining a spark plug heat range that I was trying to describe to you during the chapter get together.
Here it is:
The main factor is the length of the ceramic insulator from the middle of the spark plug to the tip (where the spark happens)
The insulator…
ContinueLower Front End Ball Joints
Posted by Logan Robb on May 11, 2023 at 9:04am 7 Comments 0 Likes
Good Morning all!
I took the 64 into the shop to have some adjustments completed and in the process decided to have the lower ball joints replaced as was recommended the last time I had it in. I ordered the parts and came into the shop. They quoted me nearly $500 to replace those lower ball joints requiring nearly 4hrs of labor. Now this is a reputable shop and they know me by name here and they will continue to get my business. I am just questioning what on earth is…
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