Recent content by JamesHinson

Turned out to be idler pulley. Still had originals, so was due.

Battery is 6 months old, no sign of weak battery. Everything seems to be working okay. Will see I guess.

Wednesday my 1998 Navigator started making a siren like or whistling noise. Noticed early in the morning. Would seem to get louder when accelerating. Does not seem to make noise when sitting idle, but will make noise if I reeve the engine. Made same noise later that day. Checked belt, power...

Thanks again, I finally got it.

Thanks for the reply. One of the connectors is simply jammed in, been there since 1998. But thank you very much.

Excuse my ignorance, but I need to cut all of the wires going to the rear view mirror. Will this cause me any problems?

What the the functions of the electrical connections on the rear view mirror?

A few years ago I lost a couple of wheel center caps. I have bought some after market ones, but always have to adjust the retaining clips to get to stay on, and then they always eventually fall off within 2-4 months. OEM are rare and extremely pricey, plus the retaining clips are usually...

My Navigator has never had timing chain replaced. Currently has 535,000 miles. Last year I could hear a ticking sound from engine, if it was a 60's or 70's vehicle I would guess valve clicking. Took to mechanic who I trust, his opinion was timing chain guides. I hear the ticking when engine...

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Have bought new Lincoln. Looking to sell privately our 2004 LS. Want to sell for fair price, would like opinions. Particulars Located in North Carolina V6 311,000 miles Garage kept since purchased new. New tires, Goodyear (cost $700) installed at 304,000 miles No oil or fluid leaks Paint...

Update, before getting code P0113 thermostat had been changed. Changed air filter again and now code gone, but still running rough, like a misfire but no codes. Took to supposedly an expert Ford mechanic. His diagnosis is that antifreeze got on coil packs and/or spark plugs. Going to take in...

Thowing code P0113. Have changed air filter and MAF (which has IAT sensor), but still getting code and vehicle is acting like a misfire. Only code is the P0113. Any suggestions as to next step?

Flush did not correct problem. At this point the potential considerations that I can think of are: Thermostat (even though replaced 2 months ago, new one could be bad and is inexpensive to try) EATC (A/C heater climate control) Water pump Blend door (not sure if dash will have to come out)...

Radiator and overflow full. I have some heat, just not enough. My thinking is to back flush the heater core, probably the most simple and inexpensive test to try.