# \#cutlass **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cutlass/408.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Another question about fixing up my 1968 442](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719)
**Author:** [@Cryoman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cryoman)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 11:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/another-question-about-fixing-up-my-1968-442/103719 "2024-05-02T11:56:32Z")
I am now in the process of removing the cylinder heads for reconditioning as 2 of the frost plugs had small leaks. The Driver's side exhaust manifold has a crack near the front and an entire piece of about the front 1 to… --- ## [Timing lights... Old school, or new?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138)
**Author:** [@Indianadave](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Indianadave)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/timing-lights-old-school-or-new/183138 "2022-03-29T02:52:05Z")
Poll on timing lights… Would you buy a vintage one, or a new one? I’ve got an old Craftsman, but it doesn’t have the advance dial on it. Debating finding a used one, or buying a new one. I have experienced the “They do… --- ## [Old car external voltage regulator woes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-external-voltage-regulator-woes/74506)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/old-car-external-voltage-regulator-woes/74506 "2020-09-17T20:47:11Z")
On my 72 Cutlass over there \< I bought a Delco regulator about 4 years ago that required some tweaking to get a good charging voltage from. I got it set and haven't looked back. It is the 2 coil type. The only issue I h… --- ## [Brakes dont work good](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-good/166036)
**Author:** [@puppykicker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/puppykicker)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2020, 6:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brakes-dont-work-good/166036 "2020-07-21T06:08:58Z")
I have a 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass. It has been my everyday driver since 1995. The brakes have gone out (pedal to floor with no braking action) three times in the years that I have owned it. All times before now, the is… --- ## [Drum Brakes \> Location of Larger Shoe](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531)
**Author:** [@baerman51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/baerman51)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2020, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/drum-brakes-location-of-larger-shoe/40531 "2020-02-28T13:34:16Z")
When the topic is drum brakes, there seems to be a lack of a consensus as to where the larger shoe should be positioned. Here is my view: The larger shoe should go forward, not rearward. Remember: Bolted t… --- ## [Fuel system issues, old mechanical type and Qjet](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-issues-old-mechanical-type-and-qjet/75120)
**Author:** [@W30post](https://community.cartalk.com/u/W30post)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-issues-old-mechanical-type-and-qjet/75120 "2018-07-14T21:38:14Z")
I have asked this on Oldsmobile specific boards and I haven't gotten a response yet since those boards are slowing down lately. I took my 72 Olds for a trip down the 1/8 mile drag strip recently. Now, the times are not g… --- ## [Car making a strange ticking noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-a-strange-ticking-noise/111077)
**Author:** [@Breean\_Bell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Breean_Bell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2018, 3:27am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-making-a-strange-ticking-noise/111077 "2018-01-09T03:27:59Z")
Hello all, I’m hoping someone might have some advice for me… I know I have a loose serpentine belt that squeaks all the time but today my car started making a noise like a playing card in bicycle tire Spokes and I’m not… --- ## [Major injector/ECU/fuel problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-injector-ecu-fuel-problems/94617)
**Author:** [@Spacecataz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Spacecataz)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2016, 12:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/major-injector-ecu-fuel-problems/94617 "2016-09-01T00:32:09Z")
1996 cutlass ciera, 2.2, GM PFI, 186K miles I replaced all the fuel injectors as there was gas in the oil, (i had already replaced the FPR and checked everything else) and I got a great deal on 4 brand new ones. I cr… --- ## [Air cond. on/off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-cond-on-off/77677)
**Author:** [@PAW-PAW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PAW-PAW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2013, 4:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-cond-on-off/77677 "2013-03-08T04:45:55Z")
1999 olds cutlass I am only owner . while driving at all speeds and conditions the air cond will shut off and not cycle back on. If I hit,tap or push on temp control it will come back on also low fan speed (position 1 an… --- ## [Olds Cutlass making a sound like sand is in the engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-cutlass-making-a-sound-like-sand-is-in-the-engine/75090)
**Author:** [@stubbyknight](https://community.cartalk.com/u/stubbyknight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/olds-cutlass-making-a-sound-like-sand-is-in-the-engine/75090 "2012-10-22T21:10:17Z")
My wife's car is making a odd sound. I think it may be the timing belt. Her car is a 1999 Olds Cutlass v6 and I don't know if it has ever had its timing belt replaced. I can't tell from her records. So what kind of a… --- ## [Fuel gauge problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-problem/70307)
**Author:** [@tsqrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tsqrd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-gauge-problem/70307 "2012-01-08T02:53:02Z")
A few days ago my 98 Cutlass had to be towed because of a broken brake line. It was towed 35 miles to my mechanic. Two fuel lines needed to be replaces and i guess it was a real problem getting to stuff to fix. When I … --- ## [1998 oldsmobile cutlass motor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-cutlass-motor/68034)
**Author:** [@SierraRM](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SierraRM)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-oldsmobile-cutlass-motor/68034 "2011-09-20T23:07:32Z")
So i just had a new motor put in not even 6 monthes ago and i got my oils changed less than 300 miles ago, and now i checked the oil when it was col and it was over the full mark almost 6 inches and smelled badly like ga… --- ## [Sticking window in a '93 Olds Cutlass Ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-window-in-a-93-olds-cutlass-ciera/66878)
**Author:** [@meanjoe75fan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/meanjoe75fan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/sticking-window-in-a-93-olds-cutlass-ciera/66878 "2011-08-05T18:55:32Z")
Hey, just acquired a '93 Cutlass Ciera station wagon. The problem with the passenger front window is this: it'll go down, all the way. Coming up, though, It'll only go up about 2" from wherever it was last. then, if yo… --- ## [93 Cutlass Ciera Hard to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-hard-to-start/65814)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-hard-to-start/65814 "2011-07-17T03:34:17Z")
The 93 Cutlass Ciera 3.3 6 cyl. is hard to start..takes like 3 tries to start it...even after changing..oxygen sensor, MAF sensor, coil pack, fuel filter, air filter, good plug wires, crank position sensor, fuel pump, se… --- ## [Creaking sound coming from back end? 99 Olds Cutlass](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-sound-coming-from-back-end-99-olds-cutlass/64989)
**Author:** [@granchtnordis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/granchtnordis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2011, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/creaking-sound-coming-from-back-end-99-olds-cutlass/64989 "2011-06-03T21:18:21Z")
Some of you may recognize my username or posts about my 99 olds cutlass, and if you do, you've likely given me advice, and thank you. My car wouldn't still be driving, nor would I have any money, if it wasn't for all of… --- ## [91 Cutlass Won't stay running while in gear](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-cutlass-wont-stay-running-while-in-gear/64272)
**Author:** [@rainbow\_dmj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rainbow_dmj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2011, 3:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/91-cutlass-wont-stay-running-while-in-gear/64272 "2011-05-01T03:22:00Z")
My car won't stay running. We've replaced the spark plugs, the air and fuel filter, the idle air control and beat on the catalytic converter (lol I know it's bad but it did make a difference). Honestly I got the car fo… --- ## [1991 olds got a miss](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-olds-got-a-miss/63967)
**Author:** [@\_Deleted\_User111111](https://community.cartalk.com/u/_Deleted_User111111)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2011, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1991-olds-got-a-miss/63967 "2011-04-30T19:27:34Z")
91 olds cutlas supreme with about 70,000 miles has a miss - when cold rungs fine warms up then does not want to idl3e and has a surge feeling but at highway speed do not notice it. Plugs are clean, spark wires changed 8,… --- ## [Fuel injector 93 cutlass ciera](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-93-cutlass-ciera/63922)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2011, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-injector-93-cutlass-ciera/63922 "2011-04-21T20:26:06Z")
a Mechanic said I have a bad fuel injector on the 93 cutlas ciera 3.3..is there way to clean them to make it work or must replace? easy to replace? thank you --- ## [Tommy's front u-joint experience](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-front-u-joint-experience/63821)
**Author:** [@slestak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/slestak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2011, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tommys-front-u-joint-experience/63821 "2011-04-18T13:46:22Z")
I had an experience similar to Tommy's with my 72 Olds Cutlass in high school. The fortunate thing that saved my rear end was I had put so many junkyard transmissions into that jalopy that I had braced the driveshaft w… --- ## [93 cutlass ciera 3.1 no spark won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-1-no-spark-wont-start/63685)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-1-no-spark-wont-start/63685 "2011-04-14T16:28:35Z")
Was running with a slight miss until reach 30 mph for about 5 days now this morning, turning over and over but won't start..checked 2 plug wires no spark to ground..how to fix and make start? --- ## [Why does our Oldsmobile quit?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-our-oldsmobile-quit/63626)
**Author:** [@N62350](https://community.cartalk.com/u/N62350)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/why-does-our-oldsmobile-quit/63626 "2011-04-12T02:37:15Z")
Hello all! I have come here to seek help because this car has left me clueless. My grandfather owns a 1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera V6 with only 44,000 miles on it. Its sort of an extra car and doesnt get driven much. A … --- ## [71 Cutlass rear not level](https://community.cartalk.com/t/71-cutlass-rear-not-level/63452)
**Author:** [@cutlass71conv](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cutlass71conv)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2011, 10:46am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/71-cutlass-rear-not-level/63452 "2011-04-08T10:46:36Z")
Full frame off restoration is coming to an end but can not figure out why the car rear does not sit level. New rear end from moser, replaced frame, new springs and shocks. Want to figure this out before paint. Any oth… --- ## [Gas in My Oil?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-my-oil/63163)
**Author:** [@wvvwman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wvvwman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2011, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-in-my-oil/63163 "2011-03-31T03:11:33Z")
I have a 86 Cutlas Ciera GT. It has a new engine with about 20k on it. I have been getting the ocasional belching of black smoke and massive amounts of oil in the gas. I have some ideas of what could be the problem but d… --- ## [Acetone in Gas](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acetone-in-gas/62923)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2011, 6:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acetone-in-gas/62923 "2011-03-24T18:56:31Z")
Will using an ounce or two of Acetone in the gas to improve milage do any harm to seals or anything else? --- ## [93 cutlass ciera computer](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-computer/61981)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2011, 4:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-computer/61981 "2011-03-01T04:38:00Z")
How do I replace the computer in the 93 cutlass ciera, 3.3 engine 6 cylinder,.I see the computer is behind the glove box..but a very tight spot..any suggestions on how to get it out please? thank you, Frankzee --- ## [93 cutlass ciera 3.3 computer location](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-3-computer-location/61490)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 3:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-3-3-computer-location/61490 "2011-02-28T03:32:14Z")
please anyone know the computer location on the 93 cutlass Ciera S 3.3 6 cyliner? Thank you..very much.. Sincerely Frank zee --- ## [1990 Olds stops, hard to restart](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-olds-stops-hard-to-restart/61881)
**Author:** [@jkamer39](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jkamer39)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1990-olds-stops-hard-to-restart/61881 "2011-02-26T16:35:15Z")
A friend has a '90 olds Ciera with the 3800 engine. The engine will quit running at a stoplight or almost any idle speed and then will be hard to start. May have to wait a few minutes before it restarts. He would like… --- ## [99 olds cutlass - wheel bearing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-olds-cutlass-wheel-bearing/61571)
**Author:** [@granchtnordis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/granchtnordis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2011, 3:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-olds-cutlass-wheel-bearing/61571 "2011-02-20T03:50:06Z")
Back again with another question. CAR: 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 137k miles, full tune-up late December. BACKGROUND/HISTORY: Replaced 12 year old tires in November, guy who sold them was nice and accomodati… --- ## [93 Cutlass Ciera Stalls when driving warmed up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-stalls-when-driving-warmed-up/61136)
**Author:** [@frankzee](https://community.cartalk.com/u/frankzee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2011, 12:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-cutlass-ciera-stalls-when-driving-warmed-up/61136 "2011-02-11T00:36:07Z")
I have 93 cutlass Ciera..6 cylinder..3.3.. when it's fully warmed up it stahls out on me as i'm accelerating from a stop. but then if I wait a minute and re start it it most times will run ok.. and is loosing power so… --- ## [No spark](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark/60957)
**Author:** [@KIRK003](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KIRK003)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2011, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-spark/60957 "2011-02-06T15:55:52Z")
I have a 1967 Cutlass. She ran great yesterday. Today she won't start. I have spark coming out of the coil but no spark going to the plugs. Plugs and plug wires test good as well. Any help would be appreciated. [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/cutlass/408.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=cutlass)