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Hi there from Germany. Is there a special trick to get access to the vacuum hoses on the tank which is buried under the left fender? The hoses are all dried up and brittle and crying for replacement. In addition the power locks are not working and i guess this is where the cause is to search for. Thank you! Markus

Hi! In search of Choo Choo Customs El Camino Exhaust Tips for my 1985 Elky. Only need the passenger side, but willing to take a full set as well. Needs to be shipped to Germany. Thank you!

Hi from Germany! i`m looking for some aftermarket replacement speakers for my 1985 Choo Choo El Camino, the speakers in the dash corners, to be more specific. I have learned that the Pioneer TS-A878 should fit, but thats only superficial knowledge. Even if, these speakers are not sold in the EU, for what reason ever. Do you have any recommendations for replacement speakers, with form fit and function (beside hopefully improved sound experience out of 3,5" speakers) into the orginal dash? Thanks! Markus

Hey! I used an old wire and bended an S shaped hook to fix the weight with a bolt of the manifold. Had not too much time for an exhaustive ride, but i have the impression that this did the trick. I need to re-check, but i think that the old bi-metal had not enough spring force to pull the flap all open when hot. I need to monitor it, but looks promising that my overheating problems are solved. Thanks!

I noticed that the springs that should hold the flap are not in position on my 68 Rivi. My manual is not really exhaustive on that flap, so i ask if someone can share some pictures of open/closed Position of this Flap. I have some heat problems with the engine, and this is a suspect for sure. Would it do any damage having the flap in always open position fixed? Car is only used in spring/summer season. Thank you!

I check regulary ebay US for the right carbs, but either they look like an ancient atrifact or the seller is refusing to sell overseas (Germany). Nevertheless it would be a magic back, not knowing what i will receive... Are there any shops or trustworthy sources, selling the real thing? Another question: Was it common practice to replace these carbs with ones for smaller engines, like in this case taking a 5,7l carb into a 7,0l engine? Just asking, as i have contact to another Rivi owner in Germany, having exactly the same issue. Replacing the carb with the right one solved the thermal problems in this particular issue. Thanks for your help!

Hi Jon, Tom, thanks a lot for your info. My 7028244 got a date code of 2107, but as this carb is already out of discussion anyway, this is just trivia. Finding a Rochester specialized magician here in Germany is nearly impossible. No well-versed people around here, and i dont want to finance someones freshman years into Rochesterology around here, to be honest. I`m not fixed to the QJet, and my Rivi is far away to be a matching number winner, but i have this sort of fetish to have the car as close as possible as it was once manufactured. I know that the answer will be "it depends", but which of the possible replacements come closest, knowing that the Riviera is a Gentlemens Car and not a Quartermile winner? Stable, Solid, Stock Performance... Should i change to a Weber assembly? Just kidding 🙂 Thank you!

So, having a 7028244 in my `68 430 Rivi seems not to be the perfect match... Like in real life. Which one to choose, where to get it? I want to keep the car original as possible, no fancy conversions. Or should i...? Thanks a lot!

Hello from Germany, and sorry for digging out such an old topic... I`m on the search for my thermal Problems on my 68 Riviera, and eliminated nearly anything beside the carb and the radiator itself. Following the lead that in the last 50 years someone may had mounted not the right carb, i ask for your help. My car, of course a 430, is equipped with a 7028244 Qjet. Does this match with the car/engine? When searching this number with Carbs Unlimited, i get as feedback that this one was in use for a 350 LeSabre/Special, but not a 430 Rivi. Halp! Thank you! Best, Markus