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-- I feel bad for you! A chatter between first and second can occur if there is an internal crack in the transmission case, so that when torque is applied, there is loss of hydraulic oil pressure. Can you get the car to shift without the chatter by permitting it to shift from first to...

Pioneer unit Dear josua,---- Please post some pictures of your newly installed radio, and please give us your narrative about the specifics of connecting, the price, and what it does that the original does not do... much appreciated... James

rear end lubricant. Sorry-- what is "LS" -- in following the various posts, there's clearly agreement about the need for an "up grade" rear end gear oil....are you suggesting a much better alternative??? Appreciate the clarification. James

Could it be that your rear and struts are worn out and that's setting up the chatter? If you have the rear end lifted and the wheels off the ground, you can test for front and back looseness of these rear struts that attach on the upper section of your transmission/differential. My car had...

I suspect that, as is the case with many automotive materials, weather proofing materials around doors, the roof, windows have an inherent service life. What is the best treatment for extending those important, yet often overlooked components? Are there treatments that extend the service life...

THank you for the instructive post. I have used several "kits" on my Jaguar... much of the "haze" removal is accomplished with buffing compound... then there are applications of auto wax treatments that help to restore luster and maintain and protect the lens for a few weeks' time. Keep us...

Thank you CC... Our fabulous engineering marvels were just a few years short of "smart phone" technologies. I am hoping that at some point some enthusiast will come up with ways to "retrofit" our cars with a complex marvel that we can easily attach to our cars. Kristina and I test drove a...

I received an offer a 5 month trial for an On Star subscription on my 2007 xlr....interested in knowing what a 2007 is capable of doing with an activated ON Star. Appreciate the feedback. James

I took a long look at the schematic... I was wondering if a simple "work around" were possible, but experimenting with the obvious inputs and outputs will likely leave you with other issues that would, no doubt, plague you with various notifications on your dash, and who knows what else. The...

Body parts and tail light replacement I have two observations, and will certainly appreciate some expert advice. The gentleman who opened up the tail unit--- thank you. We note a computer circuit board that is triggering the led bulbs. What voltage is coming out of that circuit board...

Thank you Jerz--- I don't wish to denigrate those of us who own and thoroughly enjoy these beautiful cars... just hoping that some enthusiasts who have the technical "gifts' and enjoy a challenge will help those of us who are at the mercy of the "dealers' service departments" who sometimes can't...

This and other comments about the lack of parts support and comments from some Cadillac/LaSalle Club members who suggested that I purchase a "parts XLR" before I purchase a "driver" adds a good deal of anxiety on ownership of these beautiful and amazing vehicles. With the Cadillac Allante...

Apparently you are low on hydraulic oil that is the medium for moving the rams that make our tops go up and down....I understand that the oil replacement for low or lost oil is not difficult to accomplish, and if you're lucky, some oil is all you need. Perhaps someone else will provide you...

2007 XLR rear tie rod ends

Whistling (Redux) Tigerman that is likely the problem --- I had an Allante that had more of a buzzing sound--- but the fuel pump making that noise sounds correct. I'm thinking with so few miles on the car, the pump is fine, it just makes a bit of a whistle. All but certain that purchasing and...

Whistling (Redux) Just purchase a 2007 (28,000 miles)--- with the top down, we hear an audible whistling --- it occurs in "stop and go" operation, and then goes silent. It's not coming from the front (vacuum leak), but rather sounds like a very "finely tuned" exhaust leak...anyone discover...

As some of you know who kindly provided advice on our purchase of a '07 with 28K miles, I am wondering about scheduled preventative maintenance regime. I have paid for but haven't picked up the car, and I can't get any itemized data on the car's maintenance-- I ASSUME it's been well cared for...

2004 or 2007 ... 2007 thanks to your advice Mama's new ride!

My wife and I visited and test drove both (2004 and 2007) cars. Although the 2004 "Raven" had 5 thousand fewer miles , there was some evidence that it have been driven in snow... door sill motif corroded on both sides, and evidence of rust on frame members... also a minor ticking valve lifter...

Dear All, Fate has a way of playing tricks on the unsuspecting-- so, here's the story, and advice I need from you. A 2004 purchased and maintained at a suburban Mass. Cadillac dealership (Norwood Cadillac) with fewer than 30K miles for $ 26K in Raven or should I purchase (a few miles away)...