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Hello Everyone, My name is George. I will be picking up my 1987 Allante sometime tomorrow. The car only has 65k on it and is in very good condition. It even comes with a hard top. This car will be for...
View ArticleAllante problems
Carnut has helped me so far. I just wanted to talk about the stuff about this car. I could get over the fan problem. Wire them direct iron a switch. Oil pressure sender = mechanical gauge I can live...
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Want to see what happens when your brakes fail?
Attachment 133225 My ABS light was on. I had the car for about a week. I went on an exit ramp, and put the brake on. Only the fronts were working. I was sliding all over the place. Then I took my foot...
View Article1987 Allante retoration parts needed....Windlace
Well the 1987 is out of the brake shop and the interior is gutted. Waiting for the sound deadner to arrive for re-installation of the carpet. I'm looking for the body side windlace to replace the aged...
View ArticleAnyone know where the low coolant sensor is located?
Does anyone know where the low coolant sensor located on a 1988 Allante, in the Radiator, or overflow tank? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
View ArticleDoes check engine light come on when you turn key on? Failed smog... please...
I failed smog today because the check engine light does not come on when I turn the key to the "ON" position. The tech confirmed the light bulb was good because he disconnected the EGR and the light...
View Article'93 Allante runs rough after hot restart
I have a Â’93 Allante and if I try to restart it after it has heated up to normal operating temperatures it runs rough; like it is running on less than 8 cylinders. It has a rough idle and does not...
View Article1989 theft deterrent wont start
Hi, It started or should I say it began just over a week ago, turn the key, nothing, 2nd or 3 try and it would start like normal and as if nothing happened, now it is more on the wont start side then...
View ArticleBall joint replacement on 1999 Cadillac escalade..please help
:bonkers: I have gotten the top and lower ball joints out. I need help with putting them back in.. Top/ bottom first ? I have the tools just need the help. Thanks for all replies.
View Article93 allante relay locations
I need some help locating some relays within the car..... this car is a mess....... crash rebuild is how it was bought..... it was half put together it looks..... heres where i am car sill start on...
View Article93' Allante - Where to find an engine? Are they rebuildable?
Hey all, I'm a mechanic, but not real familiar with the innards of the Northstar. Was driving around in my Allante' and noticed it making a solid, deep knocking sound. A good friend who is "n*...
View Article'89 seat switchs
I there a tutorial or FAQ on disassembling the seat switches on the '87-89 seats? Now that I've tackled fixing the power seat mechanism, I need to get into the switches, but am having trouble trying to...
View ArticleIs the "other" Allante site down or Something?
In my quest to keep our little finicky Caddies on the road by any means possible, I also visit another site with some regularity, Allante.net, however for the past couple of weeks my browser wont even...
View ArticleExhause manifolds interchangeable phase 1 & 2?
So my 88 is making more exhaust noise then it should from the back ( left side) of engine, I have access to a 92 for parts, if my manifold has a crack, would the 92 bolt on? I do not like the extra...
View ArticleTranny woes
Today I noticed that Aurora started shifting from 2nd to 3rd later than normal. Upchange could be helped by releasing gas pedal a bit. Upon arriving home I immediatelly checked fluid level and found it...
View ArticleTilting the engine forward ??? 1989 Allante.
Tilting the engine forward ??? 1989 Allante. Hello. Exactly where are the bolts that need to be removed? Are they accessible from the top side or the bottom? Do you just back them out somewhat or...
View Articledying my seats and updating interior
Hi Gang, Just wanted to share that I recently starting dying some new seats I got for my 88. I am using Leather Magic, and I must say it is extremely easy, and the color match is great, ( and I'm...
View ArticleHelp Please, 93 Allante Codes
Just bought a '93 Allante with 50k miles. Like it. Has two fault codes showing thru the DIC. 1. Shorted fuel pump circuit (code P019) 2. RSS resistor module short to ground / open (code S055) Ride...
View Articleunknown fluid coming through the fire wall, interior lighting
Gentlemen, 2 items I was doing some under dash work a week or so ago and after pulling off the under dash coverings, I found a rag tight to the firewall somewhere above the gas peddle. It was moist but...
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Hello.... Does the entire side panel come off when replacing the battery. I can bend it outward but cannot remove it from the area. Thanks
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