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Makes total sense. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Hey Joe. You've been a great help to me all along. So here's some related questions. Can the 3-4 servo be changed out without removing the trans from my 03 LS V8? Im thinking not, because doesn't the servo bore have to be honed? Also, do those aftermarket servos with the rubber O ring seals...

Thanks again Joe for being so attentive and helpful. You've help me keep my 2003 running all for over 15 years.

Hey Joe. What weaknesses and solutions should I mention to repair shops other than the worn servo bores? I already replaced the solenoid pack. Thanks

Thanks Joe. I want to get the trans working properly before I give the car to my daughter.

Hey guys. After 177k miles, it's time to replace the ole 5r55s in my 2003 LS V8 Sport. I'm sure it needs a minimum of a new front pump and servo bore work. Please advise of good sources for quality used or rebuilt transmissions. Are the V6 transmissions identical? Which years/models (V6/V8)...

Thanks guys. I am in San Diego and will try to find some in the LKO yards. Thanks Joe for finding this original post for me that I lost track of.

I couldn't find it Joe. I thought it didn't post properly.

My driver's seat in my 2003 LS V8 was ripped by my trustworthy mechanic. He gave me a nice credit on my bill. Where can I get a factory replacement? Even used? Color light gray? Thanks in advance.

Yep. Ran great when warmed up. Having the lower intake manifold replaced was the ticket.

I had it diagnosed and the lower intake manifold was leaking. I had it replaced and all is well. But I think I will also replace the EGR valve, since it is about 2 years old. Tnanks.

No codes showing or even pending. Looks like it was a bad lower manifold gasket throwing all the sensors out of whack. I had the gasket replaced, and all is well. I will take your suggestion to heart on my next malfunction. Thanks.

Hey guys. My mechanic put a big rip in the leather of my driver seat. What is the best source for ordering an OEM replacement leather? I can't seem to find it on any official Ford/Lincoln parts source. If unavailable, what is a good source for quality complete matching front seat leathers...

Roger Wilco. Thanks.

I changed the fuel filter about a year ago. My transmission was shifting very firmly (thump) into reverse and from 3rd to 4th. I changed the soleoid pack, but no change. I then replaced about 3 quarts of transmission fluid with Lucas Transmission Fix to thicken up the fluid to see if these...

Thanks Joe. Looks like I will have to take it to the dealer for analysis.

Is LVC still alive and well? I have not received a single response on the above issue. Hey Joe, are you still out there to share your expertise?

OK 2003 LS V8 experts. Here’s one for ya. I still enjoy driving mine, except first start in the mornings when the outside temps are below 60 degrees. Here are the symptoms. With cool morning temps, she starts right up, goes to 1500 rpm for about 20 seconds, then the idle slides down to a very...

You and I seem to think alike. Accelerating slowly and backing off a tad when I predict the 3-4 shift seems to ease the bang. SS shifting doesn't help except to keep it in 4th instead of the downshift. Sure wish I hadn't had to disconnect the battery after the reflash. It was actually doing...

Thanks Joe. I guess I will spend a day swapping in a new solenoid block and hope for the best. Seemed to work when I kept getting the dreaded P0430 code and got lucky that the downstream O2 sensor was bad.