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Wish I was a newbie, but just an oldbie with memory issues who would like some help finding the posts on 2 1tems: "How to" pull the DS valve cover... and, step by step engine pull. I finally have the $$ to get my '95 back on the road but the mechanix are Newbies to Mark 8's and before i pay them...

Due to health issues I have made the decision to sell off 2 of my 4 Viii's. Sound cars for a serious person looking to get into a couple of Marks without having to spend a lot to get to the point of having a nice car, as most cars in this $ range require. Cars are ouside of Austin/San Antonio...

Just watched a video of a mark with a 5.0 Coyote engine swap here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxA06dMZqds No info given. Any one here done this swap. Would be great to know cost, necessary mods, trans. used etc. looks like there was a quick shot of a module on passenger side, maybe a stand...

The fuel pump on my '96 Mark just failed....won't start and just dribbling fuel at the rail schrader. Only 67K and probably original pump, I'm thinking the 20 years has something to do with the failure?....anyway trying to decided to DIY or ave it done. Pics of the process would be very...

I need to replace the outside passenger side mirror on my '98 Mark. Have tried wording search to turn up help on how to r&r the door trim panel with no luck....so I am frustrated and have run out of word combinations..need help! Can anybody guide me to any posts, with pics would be great, on how...

Made the mistake last week of not fully turning ignition switch off and went out to start the car ( '96 base) ystrday, battery dead....recharged it and tried to start 'er up. Wouldn't catch a fire. Question: are there potential consequences to leaving the key in on position besides draining the...

Sorry I am asking for help with what I can't find on my worded search. Question is: How involved, or possible is it to swap a Gen1 front clip onto a Gen2 chassis? Thanks for the guidance. Dos

I have a cat converter, left side ,on my '96 base that needs replaced. Will an OEM cat from a '96 LSC work in the base if all I am replacing is the manifold and cat? Any threads that step by step the R&R of a left side cat? Can a AM cat be welded in place of the stock cat and give good results...

I have an originally equipped '95 base that has factory mudflaps. I have searched for info on those flaps to no avail. Question: What year/years were they offered as an option, either factory or dealer and which one? Are they rare survivors or unwanted castaways in the dump? Any demand for them...

Need 2 '96 Lsc low beam diffusers or both sides housings in very good shape...don't need bulbs or ballasts. I also have a set of '96 LSC housings that are missing the diffuser and the reflective surfaces need redone. Lenses and housings are in good shape. Dos

Just bought a '96 base.Drove it 250mi. home @70-80 mph on Interstate. No check engine light came on. Filled up with super unleaded and a can of Seafoam (treats 8-30 gals), dumped the whole can in. after driving another 45-50 mi. on local trips....check engine light comes on. Stopped @ Advanced...

I just acquired a '96 base...shot headlights...have a set of '96 LSC housings. Question, go aftermarket HID kits with Jay's adapters..OR?? can I use the LSC units with non-HID bulbs and get acceptable results. Can 9005 or similar bulbs be put in those housings and get acceptable results w/out...

Does anyone know when Mark's went to OBD2? Was it the entire production year of '96 or just '96 LSC's? Also, were all '96 diamond anniversary cars LSC's and what were the special trim items that were on those cars. I ask because I am looking @ a '96, that for all outward appearances is a...

I have a chance to pickup a '94Mark w/90K on the clock...1 owner who's 80yo. He's had the car up to 100 1 time! Serviced every 3K. Questions: Were there valve spring problems in '94's that were produced in late '93? How can I expect this car to hold up to being pushed harder than it has been...

I have tried wording all the ways I can to try to find the post from a few years back that listed step by step how to drop a Mark motor/trans/k member and I just can't seem to hit the right words....there were about 14 steps, I think it all printed out on one pages. I would appreciate any...

Found this Blk on Blk '97 LSC 5 days ago....really caught my eye. Went and drove it today. Vetted the car pretty well before going to see it as it was an 80 mile drive to see it... the owner is a real straight upright guy...Army..mechanic...has a beautiful car. I didn't buy because it just...

Found this '95 Mark on Craigs list...says the motor is a 5.4 stuffed in. Looking at the pic, it damn sure looks like the stock 4.6 to me or else it has 4.6 heads/intake etc. The price is right .... just wondering if a 5.4 will fit in and look like this...

I bought a '96 LSC with a good motor which I want to swap into my '95 base. I believe the 96 is obd2. What is required with electronics issues to get the 96 motor to work once installed....like can I hookup the 96 to my 95's wiring harness...what electronics can be transferred from the 95 to the...

I'm tired of messing with 4.6 Gen 1 Mark engines, ate 2 many valves and mine have been to temperamental. Maybe I drive them harder then their original owners did and they seem to need TLC that cost me $$$$. I want to swap my 4.6 for a 5.0L -340HP Ford crate motor, carburetor, and hopefully as...

I need source info for beehive valve springs. Rebuilding my '95 because of broken stock springs and want to upgrade to '97-8 springs. I have not been able to locate a supplier. Thanks. TMM