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  1. dRock95MarkVIII

    95' TC Wheel upgrade

    Click the first link in my signature and read the Wheel/Tire FAQ 2002 and older panther platform (Vic, Marquis, Town Car) wheels are a direct fit - including 2001-2002 Crown Victoria Sport wheels (like what you posted above, but the original version) 2003 and up Town Car, Marquis, Marauder...
  2. dRock95MarkVIII

    performing EATC diagnostic on 97 Town Car

    Additional self-test info / diagnostic codes here; http://www.p71interceptor.com/eatcswap/selftest.html
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    Where is the VSS (speed sensor) for aftermarket Navi unit on 03 TC?

    Your vehicle does not have a VSS sensor (Town Cars stopped using one since 1998 MY) However, the PCM generates a VSS signal for various components. It is a Gray/Black striped wire. You will need to splice into this "VSS" circuit wire for your Nav system. It goes up to your overhead console...
  4. dRock95MarkVIII

    1998 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

    1998 and 1999 model Town Cars; produced for sale out of CA,NY, MA, and CN, were factory tuned to run premium fuel (91 octane or higher, advanced ignition timing) and make use of an engine knock sensor on the '98 models and some '99s. You should stick with premium fuel to prevent engine...
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    dash lights on a 95 ltc

    The illumination color on your 1995-1997 is already the more blue-ish teal like color. The real green color showed up in '98, sans cluster. The digital dash, EATC control head, radio and clock all use vacuum fluorescent displays. There is really no way you can change the color of these...
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    disable air suspension light help 1999 TC

    Have you looked for the green wire ? ... ;) The check RAS lamp on '98-'04 TC is controlled by the cluster and is communicated over the SCP databus from the RAS/EVO module. Cutting or disconnecting these wires from this module should not turn the indicator off, but besides that doing so...
  7. dRock95MarkVIII

    Making a Hot Rod Lincoln

    Keep in mind, you *must* also reflash the PCM/have it tuned if you change the rear axle ratio on the 2003 and newer cars to correct the speedometer (and shift schedules) Also, I'd advise against 4.10s, especially if this is your d/d. You will experience significant driveline vibration at...
  8. dRock95MarkVIII

    1981 town car - rarest ?

    I don't have detailed production run info for your model, but the '81 wasn't rare or low production 27,904 Town Car sedans rolled off the wixom line for '81 MY. http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/salesfigures.htm#tc The power glass moonroof was a factory option for 1981. I do have...
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    Make a '98 tc faster??

    If your car is actually a 1998, there is a traction control disable switch inside the glove box opening on left side. it's gray and looks like a trunk switch (actually in the same position as the trunk switch on older models) 1998 was the first year for the diable switch. It wasn't until 2001...
  10. dRock95MarkVIII

    lug patern size ?

    5 x 4.5" I have a panther platform wheel swap FAQ here; http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/rims.htm although focused on 1992+ (/91-02 TC), most of the 92-02 info applies to 79-91 models as well Note the front hubs on -91s protrude out further which will cause center cap fitment issues...
  11. dRock95MarkVIII

    Windshield trim/moulding removal tips?

    Before I attempt it, anyone have any tips on removing the moulding that surrounds the front windshield? I did a few searches but didn't come up with anything relevant. I read the service manual R&I directions and see there are rivets along the a-pillar visible when the weatherstripping is...
  12. dRock95MarkVIII

    Custom Headlights

    I'd say most passenger cars had crystalline headlamp lenses from the late 90s on, but to do so the reflector designs were also changed. The divided/fluted lens on the stock '93-'96 (non LSC 95.5/96) headlamps are needed for adequate light dispersion/diffusion with their smooth parabolic...
  13. dRock95MarkVIII

    whats the best year(s) crown vic to get?

    Avoid 2003s, numerous bugs. 2002s are a great year all-around, no more intake issue to worry about (with factory manifold) but the timing chain guides wear prematurely on '00-'03 models. They do have the recirculating ball steering, but the front end was improved a lot in 1995, and the brakes...
  14. dRock95MarkVIII

    Timing chain question

    What year is your car? The timing chains on 91+ (modulars) seem to last forever, but if you have a 2000-2003 model the chain tensioner guides are defective and wear quickly, which will let the chain eat into them (and causing a number of issues as a result, including potential oil pressure loss...
  15. dRock95MarkVIII

    2007 Town Car Stiff Ride

    The ride firmed up considerably for 2003+ because of the redesigned front suspension, and the watts linkage rear suspension on 1998+ models. The 17" wheels don't help any, either. It's a trade off. 2006.5+ models are a little smoother than 2003-2006.5 because of a change to the lower front...
  16. dRock95MarkVIII

    Reg Mark V111 or LSC

    Keep in mind the M92 designation for LSCs wasn't until part way into the 1996 model year.
  17. dRock95MarkVIII

    Town Car rear spring conversion

    2 Panther platform coil springs (any 1979 to current. Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis or Town Car (pre RAS (1990)) and 2 of the spring isolators between the top of the spring and the perch. Part number for the isolator is D9AZ-5536-A, need two of these. They are around $10 each. To maintain a...
  18. dRock95MarkVIII

    '99 Cobra engine and my '93 Mark VIII

    Actually, that '99 Cobra engine would still have the teksid block. The WAP block was for '01 production
  19. dRock95MarkVIII

    '99 Cobra engine and my '93 Mark VIII

    The '99 engine also has C heads over his B head '93/'98 DOHC. It also has COP ignition of course, like 97/98 Marks, with revised cam covers. Although its rated for substantially more power than the Mark's engine (320 vs 280 (single/y exhaust)), keep in mind that is with the Cobra's exhaust...
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