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Just beginning a coolant system rebuild on my 2000 LS V8 (sport version). I have already replaced the degas bottle. I had to buy a Jaguar coolant pipe that goes in front of the thermostat. The thermostat assembly is a Motorcraft. The other parts are after-market from AC Delco and Dayco. I'm...

I am in-process on finding and ordering all the plastic parts in the cooling system. The photos below are what the LS Shop Manual calls the Coolant Outlet Tube. The shop manual gives a partial part number of 8A520. The shop manual gives partial part numbers because it was written by a bunch...

Quick question - all of the alternators I can find that fit the 2000 model LS are 110A max output. The Gen 2 models have a 150A alternator. Does anyone know if a Gen 2 alternator will fit on a Gen 1 model? The reason I am interested in this is because I put a Gen 2 electric fan on the car...

Guys, Here is just a look at the SKP brand degas bottle (coolant reservoir), as compared to the original. Comparing them side-by-side, they seem to be made of identical material, with identical material thickness. I'm not advocating for this brand vs a $400 OEM version just yet. I just...

I recently have been battling some overheating problems, and also not having any heat. I ended up replacing the dual climate control valve, the aux water pump, and while I had it all apart, I went ahead and changed the serpentine belt, main water pump, 2 idler pulleys and the serpentine belt...

Everyone, I purchased this car from a friend several years ago, and have loved it as a fun, low-cost commuter vehicle. I had another friend who had a car lift that helped me repair the transmission, alternator and other items as they went bad. Last week, the transmission slipped out of gear...

Guys, I have been shopping around for a PCM board repair place. One company I called had a misleading phone number (answered as a truck parts store.) I did a chat session with Flagship 1. They recommended that I just replace the board for $155 and then call a locksmith to make the...

I got a question about the original stock radio... I took out my original Ford head unit. My car did not have the subwoofers in the rear deck. It did have a CD changer in the glove compartment. I never saw a factory amplifier like the one pictured in this ebay link. If my car has one of...

Guys, I am still battling the transmission problems. I have the code P0795, which my Lincoln shop manual says "voltage through PCC solenoid C failed - shorted circuit." Basically, the car will not transition from 3rd to 4th gear, and gives me an E code on the dash when I drive in D5. Back in...

Hey guys, I have a transmission problem with the following symptoms: 1. When I drive in D5, I get an E signal on the dash gear indicator after going 30-40 mph. The check engine light also comes on. 2. I have 2 error codes P0795 - Pressure Control Solenoid C. 3. When I drive the car...

Guys, I have a 2000 Gen 1. The hydraulic fan was replaced in November with a 3,000 CFM electric fan (cant remember the brand name.) When it got warm in April, the car started overheating again. I found that the only way to keep the car cool was to either be moving at highway speeds, or to...

Guys, I am trying to read up and determine whether my 2000 Lincoln LS is a "sport" or a "non-sport". Is this distinction purely a matter of how much wood grain and chrome is on the car? I have seen mention that the "sport" may or may not have stiffer shocks, but when I was shopping for...

Guys, My driver's side heating element doesn't work. I can press the button. It lights up, but it never heats up. I have been looking on this forum for heated seat repair. Found a great post with pictures for an '05 (gen 2), but nothing for a Gen 1. Mine is a 2000 model. Does...

Guys, I've been slowly working on my suspension rebuild. I have the upper control arm loose, and now its time to take the wheel hub off. Before I did it, I watched a couple of youtube videos, and now I see that there is more that holds the wheel hub on than just the 4 bolts. It appears...

Hey guys, I've been shopping around for repair manuals for these cars. All I have found are either the full-blown mechanic's manuals for $200, or a CD version. What I am not seeing are those Haynes manuals you find at Autozone that cost $20 and tell you how to fix most basic stuff. Is...

Hey guys, I am new to the forum. I recently bought a 2000 LS. It has a new electronic-controlled fan assembly, so the hydraulic issue is gone from the start. I would like to do a suspension rebuild, or at least replace the most common wear items. My goal is to restore the car to the...