sosuzguy Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) Howdy, It has been a while since I've been active on this forum, however I am back and will only be using this forum and ROA for technical assistance. My days on Farsebook are gone (enough said). I will be attempting to work on the website http://www.79-85gm-ebodies.org/ to update it and include more up to date content, in an online medium that is accessible regardless if you have an account or not. Let me know if you have any questions about 79-85 Riviera. Edited October 22, 2022 by sosuzguy (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 Welcome back, Jason! I remember you well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowvalker Posted October 22, 2022 Share Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, sosuzguy said: Howdy, It has been a while since I've been active on this forum, however I am back and will only be using this forum and ROA for technical assistance. My days on Farsebook are gone (enough said). I will be attempting to work on the website http://www.79-85gm-ebodies.org/ to update it and include more up to date content, in an online medium that is accessible regardless if you have an account or not. Let me know if you have any questions about 79-85 Riviera. Hello. Thank you! Can I just ask questions in this topic? When I start my 85 Riviera and when the car is leveling I hear a terrible noise coming from the front. Is that a familiar issue? Could it perhaps be the leveling pump? Edited October 22, 2022 by Lowvalker (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 22, 2022 Author Share Posted October 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Lowvalker said: Hello. Thank you! Can I just ask questions in this topic? When I start my 85 Riviera and when the car is leveling I hear a terrible noise coming from the front. Is that a familiar issue? Could it perhaps be the leveling pump? Yes that is what the air compressor sounds like. They are anywhere from 43-37 years old, so you can source a new pump from most current GM vehicles that have it. You have to remount the pump on the original bracket. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Jayson I'm sure that there are many 79-85 owners who are going to be glad you're going to a contributor to this forum. See you in Kalamazo? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 6 hours ago, Lowvalker said: Hello. Thank you! Can I just ask questions in this topic? When I start my 85 Riviera and when the car is leveling I hear a terrible noise coming from the front. Is that a familiar issue? Could it perhaps be the leveling pump? I know that Jayson has the best answer. But on my 85, I replaced the air shocks with some cargo coils and conventional shocks. And discarded the compressor et al. Never regretted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Great to hear from you Jayson and glad to see you back here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowvalker Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 8 hours ago, RivNut said: I know that Jayson has the best answer. But on my 85, I replaced the air shocks with some cargo coils and conventional shocks. And discarded the compressor et al. Never regretted it. So with that replacement I won't lose the exceptional plush ride that I experience now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 12 hours ago, Lowvalker said: So with that replacement I won't lose the exceptional plush ride that I experience now? Not one bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 Welcome back Jayson! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnrex Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 (edited) Glad to have you back! Edited October 24, 2022 by johnrex (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 24, 2022 Author Share Posted October 24, 2022 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dship Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, sosuzguy said: Dave, did you ever hear what happened with all of those Riviera's that Cal owned? Jayson, no I never did hear. I did see him at a CT car show a number of years later just before he passed away but did not talk with him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowvalker Posted October 25, 2022 Share Posted October 25, 2022 8 hours ago, sosuzguy said: It depends on what you do, and with what. I changed rear springs, upgraded front struts and it rode much stiffer, like a.... Very interesting. Thank you! I could not believe the ride quality and feel when I drove it last week so I'll try to change as little as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sosuzguy Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 V8 Riviera 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sosuzguy Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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