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Looks like this without the cover. I found out the cover needs to be cut off and then the new cover carefully replaced.

2000 LS V6. Need to replace the EGR valve. One bolt is easy. One obstructed. I have a zillion sockets and curved wrenches but before I go further - how did you guys get the #2 bolt out?

Sorry - was thinking faster than typing - looking for just an ashtray. Found one local and of course the hinge broke when I tried to swap out the cover. Will post a picture today of the part.

Need an ashtray from a right rear door if they are the same as 2000LS

Had a new system put in about 19 months ago. Dad's old 2000 LS V6 with 78,000 miles. Now it is leaking refrigerant. Last Friday - did notice a smell in the car which is always garaged. Took it to my local Kauffman shop who did the original install - checked the system and found it out of...

Thinking of disconnecting the DCCV and reverse flushing the heater core. PITA.

No coolant flows out. Unhooked the electrical connection - no heat with A/C on at 90F or just heat at 90F. Must be a clog or air trapped somewhere. Just a thought on the hoses to make sure I did not mess up. Looking down at the DCCV from the front - upper hose on right fender goes to the...

2000 LS V6. 86,000 original miles. Has all new cooling parts last year including DCCV and solenoid since last fall it was cold on drivers side and hot on passenger side. Marked all hoses before removing so I would put them back correctly. Fixed the problem then. New A/C also last year...

Replaced the Hydraulic Fan Pump Actuator - bought it off EBay from a Ford Dealer. A bit of a PITA to change but fortunately I have been collecting tools for many years - especially from estate sales. Cooling seems to be ok now - runs just below the 9 o'clock position on the gauge. Still have an...

I have read through the forums trying to figure out what is needed next. 2000 LS V6. Currently 80,000 miles 7/2012 at 70,000 the cooling fan assembly 6W4Z8C607A was replaced along with the thermostat due to overheating. Got it home after the funeral last June and replaced the top T hose...

Inherited Dad's car when he passed last year. Only 76,000 miles. Knew it needed some suspension work so $3400 later all new struts, some new A-arms, all new tie rods, brake work, new AC system and the car was drivable. (less miles than my second engine 2002 Saturn at 156k but it came from...