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7 minutes ago, Jolly_John said:
Right you are, Jayson. And....if someone is interested in purchasing one of these Idle Load Compensators for their RIV, I have a excellent used one available. It's always nice to have a spare on the shelf! Here's a link to my posting for this item. John
Absolutely, but there is a difference between the ILC on 79-81 and 82-85 version. In 79-81 they were more of a solenoid pintle, either totally extended or retracted. The 82-85 version operated more off of vacuum, including a vacuum delay valve, and regulator. The EMC also could control the vacuum source to the components via the ILC/RVB solenoid. IF anyone wants to partner in getting replacements I have a couple of new 82-85 versions on hand.
Paul Floro retrofitted an earlier electronic version to an 84 Toronado, which used the vacuum version instead. When the AC was on it was extended to keep the engine idled up.
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Reminds me of the Idle Load Compensator the 82-85 307 Riviera used. An instrumental device in keeping the engine from dying under loads, like with the AC on, and no one reproduces them.....
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Thanks for letting us know Ed. When someone in our car club family passes it can take a while to find out.
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Most people want cheap products. Some folks choose to not repair this and that or to just do without (it does not affect the car functionality), so many products are not reproduced or manufactured. Those who find a way to produce a product look for the most economical ways to produce. Then there are those who think the world revolves around purple leather seats, gold rims and flip down screens for $4,000.00 GEOs.
People just can't get out of their own way in many instances...
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13 hours ago, Jeff T. said:
Need side lights for 85 rivera
Post a pic of the missing light area, when you get a chance. I rebuilt outside coach lamps for 79-85 Riviera years ago, but have not done any in a while.
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In 79 the only V6 was the Turbocharged. It would be cool to have an S-type with that older carb Turbo V6, then again could be another gas headache I don't need right now. I have two cars with good 307's and one with a strong custom 3.8 Turbocharged. Bodies were damaged on both. One of the 307's only had 78k miles.
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2 minutes ago, EmTee said:
Too bad (or maybe a blessing) that this is on the opposite side of the country...
Most everything and everyone is on the oppose side of the country..
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53 minutes ago, RivNut said:
Jayson,
1979. 350 Buick or Oldsmobile? Those seats are some of the most comfortable I’ve sat in in this generation Riviera.
Ed
I think it is an olds 350. I've slept a lot since then! ha
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Ride comfort and quality are important for my cars.
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Looks to be in decent condition. Too bad they didn't include more detailed pictures. (dirty-word)
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On 11/2/2022 at 9:27 PM, RivNut said:
I was just wondering if you knew if they worked on the same technology as the 79-85 lamps.
I looked in my 89 Service Manual and did not notice them. I guess they are addressed in the body shop manual.
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3 hours ago, RivNut said:
Jayson,
What, if anything, can you tell me about the coach lights on my ‘90? One works, the other doesn’t.
Ed
I do not know about those. I'd have to research them.
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On 5/2/2021 at 5:41 PM, RivNut said:
Sosuzguy can be found on the FB GM E Body forum.
I kicked Farsebook to the curb in April. Here, email and telephone now. Back to simpler basics! Send me a message what you have to be repaired.
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23 hours ago, arnulfo de l.a. said:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Have seen many rivis on facebook i would be proud to drive
Likewise there are plenty that look like clown cars, but as you said about the beholder...
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3 hours ago, sosuzguy said:
V8 Riviera
Here is a better version of the dash (with more lighting) and the features I like of the upgraded radio.
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I could not figure out why, out of 5 Rivieras, only one was plagued TWICE by rodent pee smell..
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On 10/7/2022 at 12:32 PM, RivNut said:
If “modified” first generation Rivieras tend to make your blood boil, DO NOT look at the 63 - 65 Riviera Group on Facebook. Especially if you’re prone to having nightmares.
Most anything on Farsebook is a nightmare..
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V6 Turbo Riviera
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On 10/23/2022 at 10:11 AM, dship said:
Good to see you back here, Jayson. I no longer have a Riviera, but I always troll the Riviera (and obviously the Reatta) threads....and make a comment or two when appropriate.
Dave, did you ever hear what happened with all of those Riviera's that Cal owned?
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On 10/23/2022 at 5:28 AM, Lowvalker said:
So with that replacement I won't lose the exceptional plush ride that I experience now?
It depends on what you do, and with what. I changed rear springs, upgraded front struts and it rode much stiffer, like a T-type suspension. On another 85 Riv I still have original springs and shocks. Both cars still have, or I've repaired in the process, the ELC systems and I've had no issues. I simply prefer to get it fixed, do it right first and move on down the road. The 85 with original springs and original type, basic strut up front, (along with making sure all your rubber up front is good, and replacing it when bad) has the BEST, plush ride of all my cars. In my experience there are multiple parts, that when working together, create a better end result -> Spring rates, bushings and caliber of shock absorbers. (Hemmings, 2018)
Sources for further information: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/article/suspending-disbelief
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2 hours ago, Lowvalker said:
And the gorgeous interior 😍
That blue is very elegant looking, my favorite interior color
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83 Riv special relays
in Buick Riviera
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Any chance you can get them repaired?