Post questions about tuning up your wagon and how to keep it running. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:59:39 +0000 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:59:39 +0000 Station Wagon Forums http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/forums/general-automotive-tech.8/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:50:13 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1968-thru-1972-gm-mid-size-wagon-rear-side-door-latch-stuck-closed.62683/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1968-thru-1972-gm-mid-size-wagon-rear-side-door-latch-stuck-closed.62683/ invalid@example.com (chevygod) chevygod
Haven’t been here much lately, just been driving my cars. However, I have had the door latch fail on the drivers side rear door on my 70 Chevelle Wagon. When unlocked, operating the outside handle or the inside handle results in the door popping open to the first detent (as when the door is not completely closed), but it will not release all the way. It is like it is stuck at the partially latched point. Push it completely closed, it fully latches, just won’t release past the...

1968 thru 1972 GM mid size wagon rear side door latch stuck closed]]> 1 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:31:34 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/help-leaky-transmission-connector-on-radiator.62526/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/help-leaky-transmission-connector-on-radiator.62526/ invalid@example.com (english marquis) english marquis
Ive just fitted a new radiator to my 85 grand marquis and I've got a leak from the transmission coolant connection. The connectors that rock auto supplied with the radiator are different from the connectors on the steel pipes.

Has anyone come across this before?

Thanks in advance.
Colin.]]> 3 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 23:01:36 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/69-country-squire-tailgate-issue.58984/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/69-country-squire-tailgate-issue.58984/ invalid@example.com (Kenaparker) Kenaparker
69 country squire tailgate issue]]> 10 Fri, 23 May 2025 10:08:07 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/wagon-roof-rack.62284/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/wagon-roof-rack.62284/ invalid@example.com (RMay) RMay
View attachment 87525]]> 7 Mon, 12 May 2025 22:08:57 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1960-chevrolet-brookwood-rear-door-window-installation.62239/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1960-chevrolet-brookwood-rear-door-window-installation.62239/ invalid@example.com (JeffePleasant) JeffePleasant Sat, 10 May 2025 13:03:45 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/tailgate-glass.62188/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/tailgate-glass.62188/ invalid@example.com (Boxhead) Boxhead 4 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:55:59 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/question-1970-ford-dual-opening-tailgate.62221/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/question-1970-ford-dual-opening-tailgate.62221/ invalid@example.com (70Wagon) 70Wagon
Question 1970 Ford dual opening tailgate]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:14:56 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/tailgate-hinge-adjustable.62174/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/tailgate-hinge-adjustable.62174/ invalid@example.com (zonaman) zonaman View attachment 87100 The 2-way tailgate on my 95 Roadmaster opens fine, tailgate style but sags when opening door style. I'm told it can be adjusted at the 3 studs on the top hinge. (See photo) Have any of you done this? What's the procedure?
Thanks.]]> 12 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 01:25:50 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1996-roadmaster-wagon-small-oil-leak.61976/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1996-roadmaster-wagon-small-oil-leak.61976/ invalid@example.com (ahoffman95) ahoffman95 3 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 18:44:15 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1965-pontiac-tempest-wagon.61893/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1965-pontiac-tempest-wagon.61893/ invalid@example.com (Roco1751) Roco1751 1 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:57:05 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/73-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-powered-tail-gate-amperage.61855/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/73-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-powered-tail-gate-amperage.61855/ invalid@example.com (Dippydocus) Dippydocus Due to various electrical issues (and previous owners mess) I'm undertaking the enormous task of re-wiring my car, although bit by bit and starting with the tailgate.

There's an issue within the system somewhere although the motors seem to work ok when I put a powered probe to the terminals.
Just for future reference, are these special motors or are they just a standard window motor with a specific end on them? I haven't tried yet but I assume I can disassemble them and refit the...

'73 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser powered tail gate amperage]]> 2 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:06:32 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1991-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-lx-country-sedan-wiper-parks-in-up-position.61732/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1991-ford-ltd-crown-victoria-lx-country-sedan-wiper-parks-in-up-position.61732/ invalid@example.com (snowman1510) snowman1510
When I was driving my vehicle in the rain today and when parked my vehicle today ('91 Country Sedan). I went to turn off the wipers and they "parked" in an upright position on the windshield. This was before I turned off the vehicle.

I ran them again and they have full range of motion. They just park themselves in the upright position when switched to off.

What should I do? First time encountering this problem.

Thank you!]]> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:01:06 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/73-grand-safari-clamshell-lock.61684/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/73-grand-safari-clamshell-lock.61684/ invalid@example.com (CatalinaKirill) CatalinaKirill
I ALWAYS lock all my doors and double check this so what the hell?!

I found out that when all doors are locked, the (manual) lock for my clamshell tailgate CAN be turned and, surprise, it opens (goes down) and people can go in and unlock all the rest of the doors. For the past 4 years of owning this car i always thought the tailgate...

'73 Grand Safari Clamshell Lock]]> 3 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:19:14 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/oldsmobile-307-engine-tips.60844/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/oldsmobile-307-engine-tips.60844/ invalid@example.com (Wizard) Wizard Actually, it's a nice sturdy engine with roller cam/lifters.
The main problem with those engines is mainly sludge blocking off the return chanells in the head and even the valley pan. This leads to that the valves works in an oil bath wich in turn make the oil to run down the valve spindles and into the exhaust ports.

Then the air injectors will be blocked, hence the air pump will work...

Oldsmobile 307 engine tips]]> 4 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:57:01 +0000 http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1991-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-question.61647/ http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/1991-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-question.61647/ invalid@example.com (pokeyman) pokeyman 5