27 July 2010 My Cadillac 1958 Convertible Repairs I decided to exchange my original ignition key lock that was very worn and made it possible to start my Cadillac with about anything that could be pushed into the key opening. If I had known how easy it is to remove the key tumbler without […]
10 July 2010 My Cadillac 1958 Convertible Repairs Just discovered that my left valve cover gasket was leaking and probably had done so for a while. Tried last year to seal with Permatex sealant but that did not help, still seeping from back lower corner and dripping on to exhaust manifold which generates burnt oil […]
29 May 2007 Again at one of the first test drives of the season my brakes failed. This time on my 58 convertible. Localized the fault to the master cylinder. Symptoms where something like this, after a couple of days standing in garage the brake fluid reservoir was almost empty and lots of fluid […]
11 March 2008 During some late summer cruises I noticed a reluctancy and unreliability of my convertible hydraluic oil pump. Had sometimes to give it a light tap with a screwdriver or similar to get it to operate. I decided to disassemble it and see what the reason could be. Suspected the collector […]