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I have a 2003 Lincoln ls v6. When I first got my ls i was having ignition issues (coils fouled with oil). Few years back I proceeded to replace all the gaskets associated with the valve covers and in doing so scraped off some gasket like material that was on the engine in the back where the...

hey all Ive got a 2003 Lincoln ls v6 and i need to replace the sway bar bushings and end links but im unsure of the size of my sway bar. I took the digital calipers to it and seemed to get measurements of around 30mm. I just want to be certain. I don't want to order the wrong ones. I want this...

Sorry, the valve cover gasket.

Thanks joegr. Last question: when I put the gasket in is there some kind of sealant that I need to use, or does it just sit in there as it comes?

What coolant do I need to use? I emptied the coolant when i took off my intake and I dont want to put the old stuff back in.

I wouldnt mind having copper plugs and having to replace them more often if it means i would get the best performance out of the 3 types. For me 20k miles is a long ways to go before i have to change plugs.

What is your guy's preference on plugs? Copper, iridium, platinum? Is there a noticeable difference as far as performance goes, or are we just talking longevity?

Thanks a lot joegr.

I have a 2003 ls v6 with 51k miles. Recently, Ive had the great pleasure of experiencing the inevitable misfire. So I took the time and removed the intake so i can get to the passenger side plugs and cops to check them and found that all 3 were fouled with carbon build up. One plug (3rd...

Where can I buy these? Can I get them online?

Thank you. I did do a search hence the reason im posting.

Thanks joegr. Ive been scouring the internet for a while and I ran into a lot of what you mentioned. I just wanted to run it passed some people with more experience & knowledge than myself. So you think the COPs and plugs need replacing? This isn't an all the time thing. It usually clears up the...

Hello. I have a 2003 Lincoln ls with 51k miles. Id say about 3 weeks after purchasing the car I got the misfire codes. Now the only thing I did after buying the car was switch the fuel from 87 (what the previous owner was using) to 91+ which is the recommended octane. The owner used 87 for the...