Recent content by Big_Red

I'm looking into replacing the upper radiator hose assembly and because Ford/Lincoln decided to sell it as a monstrosity of an assembly, it costs a little over $200 and that's the best price I've found. The local dealer wants $300 for it. Here's what the part looks like...

I've always wanted an LS, about a year ago I found a bone stock mint 80K mi. maroon 2000 3.0 5sp sport and this car is freaking awesome. I've had some of the typical problems - COP's due to a leaking valve cover gasket; upper coolant hose plastic tube leak, front end rattle (still...