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  1. BennyLumpkin

    A case of can't remember crap......maybe I'm getting old

    When I had my last LS8 I replaced all the coils and someone herr told me the name of who manufactured them for Ford. They were at the time 180.00 for s dry of 8 on eBay and if I remember correctly it started with a V? Wife's latest LS had a bad coil and I just want to do the set. .... any help...
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    Throttle Issue

    Ok so I brought this up before and still haven't fixed it. When my LS is either stone cold and has sat all day, or if its still hot it starts perfectly. If I run it then let it set maybe an hour it'll crank for quite awhile then start. It usually helps to give it a bit of throttle...a few guys...
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    02 ls v8

    Well I got it running right and decided I don't really like having a car.....The LS is super nice but I'm a truck guy. 02 with 106k and all new tune up. 8 coils, plugs, VCG, and full service. Has newer tires, car is loaded. I have a new dual climate control valve to install yet, and it does need...
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    Hard Starting Still.....

    Ok so I've had the fuel pressure checked, ran a scanner on it, tried pretty much everything short of throwing parts at it because I don't do that. My 02 will fire right up when cold, or hot, but let it sit an hour and it doesn't want to start without giving it a bit of pedal.....what gives?
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    Excessive Cranking....

    So I did the search thing and saw a few things that were possible but I have an 02 V8 and I just did coils and plugs and VCG's....It did this before and still does. First time you start it for the day it fires right up but from then on it cranks for sometimes upwards of 15 to 20 seconds before...
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    12 Step Sunroof Repair How-to

    Ok guys this question has come up alot and thanks to BigRigLS I picked up the sunroof repair kit from the Sunroof Doctor. Here is a picture step by step I hope gets made into a sticky as it seems to be a popular subject. Step 1. Remove the glass. There are 4 torx bit screws, two on each side...
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    Under the knife

    So I think ended up buying an 02 LS V8 I found here in the for sale forum. Thanks to the advice of some of you its nearing completion. I knew it had issues when I bought it and so far I've replace all 8 coils wiry Visteons wnd new plugs and valve covers. Tore the Sunroof out last night to...
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    Hydraulic Fan issue

    Ok so I haven't really found anything to answer what I need....I got this 02 LS V8 and the fan is locked up tight...I even checked my buddies 00 and I can spin his right around with the car off. Mine I can't move at all....I'm sure I'll need to replace the fan itself but what about the pump? I'm...
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    Serious sunroof problems.....

    So I finally picked up my first LS tonight....an 02 and it needs a bunch of little stuff...first things first is the sunroof is all jacked up. I took it clear apart and found the track was bent a touch which jammed it and pulled the plastic slides apart....I need to find both of them but I'm not...
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    Hydraulic fan issue and Sunroof problems

    Picking up an 02 LS V8 tomorrow or thursday....needs some work but I bought it right. Biggest issue is a coil pack which is no big deal, the fan doesn't work and the sunroof is all messed up. The hydraulic fan doesn't run and I'm not sure if I can but it wont even turn by hand....I looked some...
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    Brakes.....

    Ok so I'm picking up a 2000 V8 on Friday and I'm going into this knowing in needs brakes.....what do you guys recommend for rotors and pads? Brands? Places to get them?
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    Brakes.....

    Ok so I'm picking up a 2000 V8 on Friday and I'm going into this knowing in needs brakes.....what do you guys recommend for rotors and pads? Brands? Places to get them?
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    Another new guy....

    New guy here....Going to pick an LS Gen 1 (2000) up on Friday. Its a 52000 mile car and clean. My best buddy has a 2000 as well and that turned me onto these cars. You'll see me around here lots I'm sure.
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