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    Recently purchased 2010 Navigator

    I recently purchased a 2010 Navigator. Decided to size down a little from my 07 Expedition EL. Its amazing how much more refined the Navigator feels from the Expedition. I honestly assumed that they were 'identical' except for grill and seats. Had a question about the air box in these...
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    In need of some direction on a tuner for my project build

    I am building an AC Cobra and I am using a 4.6 from a 97 Mark VIII. I managed to get the engine, the harness at engine and through firewall and the computer. Since this has PATS, I will need to disable. I would like to get a tuner and not sure which direction I should go. The only experience...
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    1968 1969 Mark III crank driven power steering parts - any interest?

    Hello, I have a 460 from a 68 Mark III that had the crank driven power steering pump. I was going to use this set up in a Cobra kit car that I am putting together and have since decided to go a different route. I am curious to know if there is any interest in these parts. I know they are...
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    Hydroboost

    Hello everyone.. I am in the process of putting together an AC Cobra that I inherited from my dad. I am interested in going with Hydroboost. After some research, I came across some info regarding the Mark VII having Hydroboost. From what I have found, there were two styles used during the...
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    Drive shaft on 97 Mark VIII

    I have this 97 Mark VIII that I am parting out. I have heard that the 93 is a once piece aluminum setup. I also heard the other years were a two piece. What I dont understand is what makes it a two piece? I am looking at this driveshaft and it appears one piece to me. Are the two pieces...
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    5.4 dohc swap Aviator

    I found an Aviator with 130,000 miles that has a rod knock. I got to thinking about it today and I have a 4.6 dohc from a Mark VIII. My first thought was to use the block from this and using the Aviator heads and intake. Then I started thinking custom. Ive seen 5.4 4v swaps in the sport...
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    For Sale 1997 1997 Mark VIII Driver side headlight housing

    I have a driver side headlight housing. Does not appear to have any cracks in it. Could use a little polishing. Make offer.. I accept paypal
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    For Sale 1997 1998 Mark VIII LSC grille blue

    Grille is in decent condition overall. A couple cracks in paint but you would probably want to repaint anyway. There is one broken stud on backside. Shouldnt cause any issues mounting to bumper or header. I take paypal. $45 + shipping http://youtu.be/DZbyqSx1fj0
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    For Sale Mark VIII HID Ballast pair or separately

    HID Ballast. Sold as pair or split separately. $45 each or $90 for pair. I can use paypal.
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    For Sale Gen 2 Mark VIII HID 1 bulb

    I have 1 GEN 2 bulb. Not sure if these work with GEN 2. I take Paypal. $100 OBO
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    For Sale 97 Mark VIII LSC Parts

    I have a 97 Mark VIII LSC that I am parting out. Car is blue with grey interior. Has black 98 LSC Seats. The engine, transmission, wiring harness, and cooling fan are spoken for. Let me know what you need.
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    picked up a 97 mark viii parts car - odometer not working no forward gears

    Alright, so i picked up a 97 Mark VIII and it was listed as a parts car. Got it for $400. I believe it has 135,000 miles. Anyway, the guy said the tranny was junk. I knew this going into possibly buying. What made me skeptical was that he said the transmissions that they put in these were...
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    motor mount width with k-member

    Hello, I am building a cobra kit car and thought about using a mark viii motor to drop in it. I am looking at my options for motor mounts and I like the way the motor mounts are set up vs the mustang. If I recall, the mount is somewhat flat that runs horizontally from block to k-member and...
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    Front passenger side window bounce

    I have been reading up on this bounce situation and what I have found is that there is a reinitialize procedure. I found a page somewhere online, but have lost the link, suggesting that power is to be removed from the motor as the window is lowering if the initialization procedure is not...
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    climate control making a whooshing sound

    Ive owned my 03 LS since March and i've noticed when running climate control I hear this whooshing sound every minute or so. Its a gradual increase in sound until it lets out this whooosh and then it goes away. Then you start to hear it build up again after a minute. It is rather annoying...
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    creaking sound in brake pedal and front right wheel

    I am having an issue with my brakes and I am just not sure where to start. When pressing the brakes, I hear a dry sound in the pedal when reaching towards floor. I also hear a creaking sound, or a dry sound, on the passenger front brake. I thought about replacing the pads but they do not...
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    May need to replace lower ball joint (front).. have a question

    I have a 2003 and I have been hearing this clunk sound has I drive down the road. I haven't had much chance to jack it up and take a look but I believe it is the lower control arm ball joint. I stopped at a store and let it idle for about 30 minutes and after I left, this wheel make the...
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    climate control leaking air or hissing sound

    I've had my 03 V8 since March and its always had this weird situation where it makes this air hissing sound. You can hear the sound build up from a very minimal sound to this whoosh and then it goes away. It does this every 30 seconds to a minute. I dont hear it as much when the radio is on...
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    2000 Cadillac Seville - 13 Codes present

    Hello everyone. I usually post in the Lincoln side of the forum but I have some questions about 2000 Seville that my cousin owns. She bought this Seville in March and I have no idea how many miles are on it. My cousin brought it to me this evening with a brake issue after having all 4...
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    3.9 v8 dimensions

    Has anyone ever measured the dimensions of the 3.9 liter? I have been trying to do a search online to find out for no particular reason what the dimensions are and have not found any useful information.
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