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    2004 Lincoln LS V8 Ultimate Gray - Price in 2022?

    Interested what you would ballpark the value of this 2004 LS V8 ultimate sport at these days in this used car market? Very clean with the following exceptions: 1) Thermostat needs replaced 2) Hard shift in lower gear (1 to 2), the 5r55s transmission total rebuild/upgrade was applied in 2017 but...
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    Cheap set of 5x108 wheels for some inexpensive winter tires?

    Anyone have any recommendations on what I need to look for in a set of cheap wheels to mount some winter tires on? Want to stay as low cost as possible. Don't care what it looks like. Thanks :)
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    04 Lincoln LSV8 Shocks & Springs Labor Hours

    My LS just turned 130,000 today and I think it is time to replace the shocks. I'm hearing considerable scraping/squeaking over bumps; especially in the rear. Bumps and uneven roads are very noticeable. Light jerking at low RPMs when accelerating which I attribute to poor ability to maintain rear...
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    Exaggerated or wide body panel gaps quarter panel etc

    I might be delusional. All the time and money dumped into this LS has turned me into a paranoid car hypochondriac. I'm in need of rear toe adjust link and end replace. Recently the gaps between certain exterior body components became more noticeable to me. No idea if this is my imagination or...
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    What is a tie rod end called on an LS?

    Title says it all. Need to replace these and haven't done it on the LS before. What should I buy and where can I buy it?
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    Diagrams and how to find them

    How do people usually find diagrams for this car? Is there some kind of complete diagram binder anywhere?
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    Told I have transmission leak/suspension issues (urgent) after oil change

    Went to the Lincoln / Mazda dealer's service center for an oil change. They told me the transmission pump is leaking and rear tire rod ends and link need replaced. I've never had anyone report anything of the sort. Had a transmission fluid drain and fill about 8k miles ago (August September 2016...
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    Seattle Area Shops and Technicians

    Hi all, I just moved across the country and was wondering if anyone here knows of COMPETENT mechanics/technicians/shops in the Seattle, WA area? We have a Lincoln Dealership here in Olympia, but it seems like they're just too busy and not really attentive to the details. Also interesting - I...
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