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    Driver's Seat Replacement/Cross-Compatibility?

    The driver's seat in my car just gave way, totally. I doubt it's reparable. I'm sure finding a replacement locally or in any short order is going to be tricky, let alone one specifically for a 1996 LSC. So, I was wondering what other years/models might be cross-compatible? Also, for...
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    I've got wheels again!

    Oh, it feels so good to finally say that! I think I've picked up what comes as close to my "Dream Mark" as I could have ever asked for, to replace the "Nightmare Mark" that I'm soon to be sending to that great scrap heap in the sky... no wait, that one's definitely going to hell. :gr_devil...
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    Anyone near Stuart, FL?

    Is there anyone within close range to Stuart, FL that wouldn't mind getting a "first look" at a Mark VIII for me? There's one in that area that looks great from the pictures that have been e-mailed to me but it would be helpful to have a 2nd opinion of the car itself, before I have to convince...
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    Where do these people get their info?

    Okay, this may sound old to some (or a lot) of you, but for me this is my first time really shopping around for a Mark VIII and knowing what I'm looking at. So, for me it's just a little shocking some of the stuff that I see posted! Of course, there's always the false "1996 Diamond...
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    Spring Feature for sale in Sarasota!

    Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but my search for a Mark VIII in my area turned up what appears to be a Spring Feature base model, currently available in Sarasota, FL for just short of $9k! Here's the link to AutoTrader: http://tinyurl.com/ys4r4a I'm pretty sure $9k is out of my...
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    WTB: Mark VIII in Central Florida

    For those that don't know, Murphy - my problem-ridden '93 Mark VIII - was in a collision recently, and the repair cost isn't looking good. Because I carry a liability-only policy, the insurance company won't be helping get it fixed either. So, I'm looking around to find a replacement now...
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    Murphy strikes again - this time HARD!

    Okay, I'm still a little in shock so I don't want to mess with much of the details just yet, but I thought I'd let you guys know: "Murphy" (my '93 Deep Jewel Green Mark VIII) was involved in a car accident the other day. I was cited for failure to yield while making a left turn, and the other...
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    Engine buzzing.

    Whether this is a new (or just now noticed) symptom of a known problem, or a symptom of a possible issue unrelated to existing problems, I'm not sure. So, for those who may not be up-to date, you may want to read the latest thread regarding my transmission issues here, before trying to diagnose...
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    Murphy's back!

    Well, he's finally alive again! It is however, a bittersweet victory. Sweet, because obviously it's great to finally have my car back in "normal" working order after so many months of running in second gear, or not at all. Bitter, because they ended up putting a '93 tranny in. Nobody...
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    Murphy's continued transmission problems.

    Argh! I just got another "good news/bad news" call from the transmission shop. Per instructions I gave him yesterday, John (the shop owner) took the car out for another test drive this morning, this time looking to particularly check the functionality of the O/D on/off switch. The good...
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    Trans. swap does no good... HELP!

    Backstory: Awhile back, I lost 3rd and 4th gear in my '93 Mark VIII. With O/D off, the car would shift normally between 1 and 2, but wouldn't shift into 3rd or even seem to try. O/D on, it would seem to shift into neutral when it should be shifting into O/D, and would just stay there until...
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    You know you're a Mark VIII fanatic when...

    I just had to post this. Most of these are actually pretty generic "sports car" type items, since the list is primarily pulled from a different forum for different vehicles, but I'm pretty sure they all apply to at least some of us. The real "Mark VIII exclusive" items start around #50. Feel...
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    P255/55R16 - Snowflake Rims?

    Will a P225/55R16 be okay on stock Snowflakes? Using a tire calculator I found online, the only difference that I can tell between that and what I have (P225/60R16) is a 1" height difference and +3.6% variance on the speedo. So, for functional purposes, I would guess these should be okay? I...
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    Help w/ Transmission in Central FL?

    Pardon if I've already posted this here, but it's still something I need help with and I've lost track of where I have posted what, and not. The transmission in my '93 Mark VIII is half-dead - 3rd & 4th gear are gone. I've got a used replacement transmission from a '98 already. I just need to...
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    Water in cats?

    So, I went to check up on my car and see when we would be able to work on it again, the other day. When I walked up to the house where my car currently sits, I noticed that the part of my exhaust which is currently not hooked up to the car, was sitting in front of the garage. I clearly remember...
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    Alarm - Original Configuration?

    Does anyone have wiring diagrams or instructions that could help me return the alarm system to its original, stock configuration? Alternatively, could we remove the system entirely and still have the keypad work for the door locks/trunk? It appears the previous owner of my '93 had put in an...
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    Transmission Removal - URGENT!

    Trying to swap a '98 tranny into my '93 Mark VIII. The old tranny is dead. We've got the exhaust pipes removed from the cats to the resonator, but we don't know how to disconnect the driveshaft without having to drop the rear end or the gas tank. Does anyone have any ideas? This is being...
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    Rent-A-Garage?

    *sigh* There's nothing more depressing to me right now than knowing that I have the parts I need and the people I need to get my car running, but not the place/equipment I need. As a few of you know by now, the transmission in my '93 is toast. I picked up a used '98 tranny the other...
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    Changing Mounts

    Hey, guys. My '93 Mark VIII is getting a LOT of work done to it soon, thanks to Uncle Sam. Among those jobs I would like to include some solid engine mounts, and new rear shock mounts. I've got a couple questions here: Where can I find the solid engine mounts these days? Are they listed...
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    Audio System Recommendations?

    I'm considering... No, make that decided upon changing my audio system out completely in the (hopefully near) future. What do you guys recommend? I'm going to want to just completely overhaul the system, wires and everything. I know the labor will be a pain for sure, but with the way my current...
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