Recent content by Thomis

The Dealer Way: put in for $12k let someone haggle it down to $9k. Dealer wins, customer is clueless (as usual).

I'm on the hunt for a vacuum leak on my '96 mark and don't know where to start. I'm trying to work up a top ten list of usual suspects. Thanks for your help! -Thom

1. Does anyone offer a complete replacement pumpkin? 2. Is there a significant improvement over the existing traction control system?

Another potential for leakage is around the the oil pressure switch and the threaded plug. Be carefull how much you torque those, I split the aluminum boss on mine! The car sits while I find a new one.

I'm Having trouble getting the base welded. Does anyone have an extra base they would like to sell? I don't suppose it would interchange with mustangs, would it? The car sits.................

The SOB is off. If no one has an extra base, I'll take it in to have it tig welded.

Hi folks! Today I found a small leak coming from the oil filter adapter. It had a small crack in the body. (now a large crack!) Has anyone replaced one of these without doing extensive dismantling, i.e. Power steering pump, motor mount etc? Does anyone have an extra laying around? I'm...

Thanks for the feedback. I will check out the TPS. looks like it's hard to get to. Can it be checked with a volt ohm meter? I haven't found a service manual yet. Thanks, -Thom

Ok folks, I bought my first M8 about a month ago from a shady dealer in Michigan for a song. The car has it quarks but I have been able to work them out until now. I had to disconnect the battery to silence the alarm (long story) and since then it takes a while before it returns to idle...