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    Ongoing updates to the 1997

    I used the TruBendz 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust on my 1998 Mark VIII, it's not a perfect fit around the gas tank but the price is right and the quality is good. I also used the Kooks headers from Supercoupe Performance - excellent quality.
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    Melted and Blown 4.6

    All eight sounds like no oil, and stomping the gas pedal. Those 500 inch Cadillac engines made serious torque. When I was in high school a friend's older brother got one from the junkyard - with trans, rebuilt it with cheap J.C. Whitney parts and a hotter cam, and stuffed it into his 1968...
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    Melted and Blown 4.6

    I have fifty years experience with auto repair and performance mods, and I've never seen or heard of this either. I think no one else responded because they haven't either, but I'm curious. My only speculation, although it's ridiculously unlikely, is that a botched previous rebuild left far to...
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    1998 Mark Viii Transmission Filler Tube

    I've never had a main seal leak, but if I knew one was leaking I would absolutely do both now instead of having to repeat the process later. Good luck.
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    1998 Mark Viii Transmission Filler Tube

    Here's a suggestion, this was my tactic when I finished the J-mod on my 1998 Mark VIII - use a hacksaw and small file to notch the dipstick tube bolt hole flange on the bottom so it can slip over that bellhousing bolt. Clean, prime, and paint the tube. Start the bolt into the bellhousing, slide...
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    For Sale 97 mark viii part out

    Thanks anyway, and thanks for prompt response! What condition is that 3.5" dynotech driveshaft, and how much including shipping to 95818?
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    For Sale 97 mark viii part out

    I need a very good condition (no cracks, broken screw towers, and so forth) seat switch panel from the driver's seat. What condition is yours, can you remove it without breaking it, and how much would you want? Thanks.
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    Gen 2 Washer button workaround question (& wiper arm question too)

    I spoke with Bruce Budnick on the phone about a week ago, so I know he's still there. It is very hard to get an answer though, and he hasn't responded to any of my (wanting to purchase and/or sell Mark VIII parts) emails in a couple of months. I hope this helps...
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