Search results

  1. S

    Lincoln LS V8 Motorcraft Coils and VGC (new) $200

    On 10/8/09 - I ordered 8 new Motocraft Coils and Valve Cover Gaskets from Maxx at Five Star Ford in AZ when I thought the coils were going out in my 02Lincoln V8 LS. As it turns out my LS needed a passenger side secondary timing chain tensioner, as a result I sold the car yesterday for $1000...
  2. S

    2001 V8 LS (needs secondary tensioner pass side) $1500

    A couple weeks ago I got the dreaded news from the dealership that the misfire that started on Oct 6th (4 weeks ago) is the secondary timing chain tensioner on the passenger side. It has 12 miles on a new set of 8 motorcraft coils, ngk plugs (thanks Maxx). I have a new VGC set but the spark...
  3. S

    2001 V8 LS (needs secondary tensioner pass side) $2400

    2001 V8 LS (needs secondary tensioner pass side) $2200 Yesterday I got the dreaded news from the dealership that the misfire that started on Oct 6th (2 weeks ago) is the secondary timing chain tensioner on the passenger side. I've got a couple local mechanics shooting me estimates but as of...
  4. S

    Need LS help opinion on a misfire/stumble - already replaced coils & plugs

    My 2002 LS 3.9 w/ 95k miles developed a very noticeable miss at idle all the sudden one day after work on start up. It surges at stop lights, running ugly but No code.... yet! It still runs decent, just shakes bad at idle and has a miss at 46-50 mph under light load. Downshifts and pulls hard...
  5. S

    Easy Question - Gen 1 Factory Alpine in-dash 6 cd mounting bracket

    I've done a search.... I bought a factory in-dash Alpine from a forum member (thanks to LVC). I didn't realize until I tore into the dash that the mounting bracket was missing. Do any of you LVC members have the factory bracket they want to sell? If not, do any members want to take...
  6. S

    anybody know "cornob97markviii"

    I sent cornob97markviii some cash for some misc small parts over a month ago and can't seem to get him to reply to Pm's or email. Any forum members know him? I understand if he got busy and hasn't had time to ship them. It would be nice to know if they are on the way or I should kiss the cash...
  7. S

    "check charging system" question

    So I replaced the factory battery in my 02 LS, the car had 94k on it and it wasn't holding a charge and checked out to have one or more dead cells. Now 2 months later the "check charging system" indicator with the battery light comes on every few days just for 30 seconds to 1 minute and then...
  8. S

    Charging issue ????

    Alright a month ago I replaced the original battery on the recently purchased LS after it wouldn't hold a charge, it dropped to 10.6 volts. Twice since I replaced the battery, I got the battery light and a "check charging system" which stayed on for 1 or 2 seconds max. I checked the battery...
  9. S

    Thanks Maxx at Five Star

    I just ordered the pass front window regulator for the LS. You long time LS owners can start laughing now... I've owned the car for less than 2 months and the pass window regulator breaks into little bits of white plastic... you guys all told me it would happen Anyway Maxx was easy to...
  10. S

    replaced lower ball joints and control arms

    First thankyou LVC and euromarque. Lower control arms from "Viking Salvage" in MN - $110 shipped Lower ball joints from euromarque TX - $120 shipped Having a local hot rod shop owner lend me his 4 bay shop, lifts, and access to all his tools on Saturday - Lunch $14 Having the hubs...
  11. S

    anybody got a better attachment for the front plastic splash pan

    I've got a 2001 LS I just purchased and apparently cruising 100mph+ (hey its wide open here on the Montanabahn) is all the lower splash pan could handle. It let loose and folded up like an old lawn chair. The leading lower edge of the bumper has had some parking block rash which left the tabs...
  12. S

    coolant reservoir leak or normal overflow bleed off

    I'm working down the list of probable trouble spots with the 2001 LS I just purchased. 2 times in the month I have been driving the LS I have noticed a 8-10" puddle of radiator fluid under the driver side cowl/firewall. It seems to be running down the backside of the inner fender. Both times...
  13. S

    Help with an odd question - LS didn't want to start, alarm kept going off every try

    I just got this 2001 LS, I've been driving it daily with no indication of a low battery for the past 3 weeks/month. After church we went to lunch, came out after lunch... turn the key engine turns over slowly then gauges pegged and alarm sounds, same sequence like 6 times before the engine...
  14. S

    Help - ball joint and lower control arm question

    I need some information from the LVC think tank. I am looking at purchasing a 2001 LS w/ 90k, I dropped it off for an inspection at the local lincoln dealer and they reported that the pass lower ball joint is loose and needs replacing. I took a look at it on the lift and sure enough its...
  15. S

    LVC any and all opinions...Pics...chime on new purchase in please

    LVC members, I am relatively new to the forum. I have been negotiating to purchase this 2001 V8 LS w/ 90k on the odometer. It has some dings, needs a couple knobs (sunroof and drvr seat), the center dash directional vents have come off track, the drivers door and console have a rattle, the...
  16. S

    Bubbling/Peeling interior door handle fix?

    I'm still looking for an LS, I've been negotiating on a dark green 2001 w/ 4k on the clock. The car needs some TLC, the interior plastic wood grain trim needs some straightening re-fitment, the drivers seat is missing one of the control switches, the steering wheel radio controls have peeled...
  17. S

    Newbie questions 00-02 LS

    I'm new here, but not to cars, so let the hazing begin. My daily driver 96 DGGM loaded B-body was totalled last week by an old guy turning left in front of me, I don't have the time or energy to put another B-body together. For the most part I've been a GM guy, got great service and...
Back
Top