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  1. owlman

    03-06 armrest re-cover - how to remove?

    My center console armrest "leather" is cracked and blah. I'm trying to take off all the plastic mechanism so I can pull off the old leather, or at least be able to cleanly tuck in the new leather. I took off all the torx screws I can see (27!) but now I'm stuck and can't separate the leather...
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    Aftermarket A/C Compressor success?

    My A/C compressor is dying, leaking oil. Dealer quoted almost $2200 for the repair!! :eek: I said no thanks. $1800 of that is just parts! Of course that's all MSRP + markup... I see Rockauto is about $700 for Motorcraft (compressor+drier+hose+etc), $300 for other brands. Has anyone used...
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    What make/model did someone mistake your LS for?

    I'm at the Ford dealer getting 60k mi service. Service advisor asks: "This is a Fusion, right?" "no" "uh, Taurus?" "no" (silence) (sigh) :bash: "It's a Lincoln LS"
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    How much plug well oil is too much?

    Still no extended warranty for VCGs on the 2006 eh? :shifty: Mine developed some stumbling soon after passing 51K recently, but didn't throw any codes. I figured $200 for new coils and plugs is a reasonably cheap thing to try and a likely culprit. Passenger side looked pristine. i was so...
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    Your LS in Google Street View

    I just noticed they updated Street View for my neighborhood. Looks like the photos are from last spring. Got my red butt peeking out of the garage :D Who else has had their LS captured by the Street View cameras? post screenshots! And the second pic is me at work... at least I think...
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    AustinTX muffler swap - want my magnaflows?

    Hey Central Texas ppl... I'm thinking of going back to the stock mufflers, even though the magnaflows are pretty quiet as far as performance mufflers go. Anyone want em? They're yours if you cover the swap, or a portion of the cost... you can choose the shop. They're Magnaflow #12225...
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    A (minor, for me) crash story

    I was waiting at a light to turn left onto a divided highway, when someone in the highway u-turn lane decides to cut across traffic to turn right onto the road I'm on. She gets nailed, spins around and slams into me and the car on my right also waiting to turn. Her suv is all banged up, the...
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    500000 mile Towncar... almost

    A little Town Car related story in our local paper; I thought you guys might like it: http://www.statesman.com/news/local/the-sad-tale-of-charlie-and-the-candy-797479.html
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    NYC: TV LS, on SVU

    LS in tonight's Law & Order SVU episode... It had several seconds of screen time in the background :cool: Is it a member's? Yes I know there are thousands of LSes in the nyc area but I thought I'd ask anyway, who knows? :rolleyes: there was a blue one too making a brief appearance...
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    Bulb out / no warning?

    I noticed one of my rear turn signals wasn't flashing, but it wasn't doing the fast flash and the message center said everything was OK. I just reseated the bulb and it started working again. Same thing happened about 2 years ago--same "fix". I guess something is loose with the...
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    Bumper repaint

    What's a normal price to repaint the rear bumper? Somebody hit my parked car and didn't leave a note. I walked around the whole lot looking for a white car with fresh damage but no luck. Is it worth even calling my insurance? My deductible is $500 so I'm guessing not. :(
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    tv transport

    How big of a flatscreen tv box have you fit in the trunk? I'm thinking of buying a 46" lcd and wonder if it will fit. :shifty:
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    Happy NEW YEAR!

    :dj: WOOOOO YAY :dj: May 2010 be filled with good times with your LS :D :D
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    Free pinstripe

    Somebody keyed my car----one line from the headlight to the tail with a nice curve around the mirror. Why?? I'm a nice guy, I don't cut people off, I park between the lines :rolleyes: Luckily, it's pretty light and looks relatively easy to rub out. On that note, do you detailer experts...
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    The LS from afar

    I felt like making a silly photo thread, so here goes: :D Post pictures of your LS waiting patiently for you outside your work/school/etc. i'll start things off with a shot from yesterday... (man my office window is dirty)
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    Longest time in the service bay

    The dealer has had my car for four days now doing random repairs. Supposed to be done today... Four days feels like a long time :( but I'm certain some of you have been without your dear LS for much longer. Who's got the record for longest stay at the dealer/repair shop??
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    Mark VIII for sale

    :D (a buddy sent it to me... no idea if it's a real screen grab or not)
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    Austin LS sighting: silver @ Academy south

    I saw a very nice looking silver LS today riding on 19s or 20s in my rearview mirror, by the Academy in Sunset Valley... anyone on here? :shifty:
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    I'm gonna throw this fuel filter away, unless...

    ...you buy it! :p Wix 33595, Gen I filter (I have genII, bought the wrong one, not worth returning via ebay). It's a little scuffed up because I did install it in the bracket, but it never had any fuel going through it--I couldn't hook up the lines--that's when I realized I bought the...
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    Wix 33595 LS fuel filter $5

    I have a new Wix 33595 fuel filter. I installed it on my 2nd gen LS but then couldn't hook up the lines... apparently it only fits first gen. D'oh! :rolleyes: So if you have a 00-02 LS and need a new fuel filter, 5 bucks paypal and it's yours
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