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I was watching the "I Do Cars" Youtube site when I saw a post concerning a 4.6 teardown. He showed that it came from a late Aviator (03?) and went to work. It had the astonishing condition of having all four pistons at close to top dead center when removing the cylinder heads. I have never seen...

I am going to reincarnate my '98 tomorrow. After a fling with a younger prettier Jaguar, I'm going back to old reliable. I have taken out the plugs and juiced the cylinders, installed a new battery and have all four corners up on jackstands to take stress off the airbags. Any advice is welcome...

My beautiful and faithful highway star has decided I'm not worthy. I'm stuck in the foothills of Alberta with very limited access to anything and cannot get any web response save our old friend LVC. To wit; 1998 LSC w 157k miles with all maintenance up to date. I cannot get to a scanner but the...

My changing electric column both 98's is three inches short. What have I missed?

My column became so loose it was dangerous. I found a low mile one that was tight and even had the right color. Here's where the problem starts. On my car there is a standard bolt that tightens the u-joint around the rod from the steering gear. On the replacement, it had a 1/4 inch star nut that...

I have had the good fortune to be the beneficiary of this site and all the contained wisdom and advice. My car is a great ride that keeps its status of daily driver in no small part to the tips and diagrams from LVC. I wish you all happy holidays and a great New Year, and thank you all again for...

My car is a '98 LSC with 120k. I put new brake pads and discs last year and bedded them properly. I have recently developed a shimmy in the right front under hard braking. I am guessing tie rod, but wonder if I need to rebuild all bushings and points to alleviate this problem? I am hoping to put...

Yesterday my car just dropped a cylinder while coming home. Read the codes and #6 was the culprit. I removed it, and sure enough, it was cracked and probably arcing. I have access to a Continental and saw the coils are identical, except for the last digit, which is a "D" instead of "C". I...

I have had two other Marks - both Gen I's. They were high mileage cars (150k+) without modification. I always run Mobil 1 and install a K&N in any car I drive. Those cars would average 19-24 mpg on the readout with a 50-50 hiway city driving mix. My 98 has never exceeded 14, and struggles to...

My drivers seat motors are working, they just sound like they aren't getting traction in whatever track they operate in. I just read a write-up by billcu on Lincolns of Distinction. It was one of the best tech papers on the power seat I've ever seen. Complete with pictures and markings. Is...

I never appreciated the subtleties of this repair. I have read Lincolns of Distinction and LOnLine as well as several descriptions here, but damned if I can see how to release the handle rod without breaking the plastic? Is it better to attempt to release it down by the door catch, pull it up -...

My brake lights went on vacation, as you guys so quickly pointed out when it wouldn't come out of park. I have always had a thing for the switch on the pedal - I've had four failures in the last four cars we purchased for us or family. So, I ordered a new switch and it wasn't the problem. I...

My car has developed a tick - I have to turn the key while concurrently putting the gearshift into neutral so I can start and shift. I assume it is the safety switch, and on eBay they range from $19 to $75 and show multiple applications from Crown Vic to Explorer 4.0. Can the same switch...

There is an LSC T. Red 202000 mile parts car in Salem, about 60 miles away. No sunroof, but everything works save the rear light ballast. The car has oil in the overflow tank, yet shows none on the dipstick. It is equipped with Octastars. The front end has been rebuilt with greaseable fittings...

On Hemmings this morning, I was looking at Mark's and came across a 1998 LSC with 37k miles and a built engine for $26,990! I actually hope he gets it so all you guys out there who have worked so hard and so many hours have a benchmark for insurance, etc. The ad says the engine was built by...

I have found a Thunderbird with the 4.6 and only 44k miles at a local wrecking yard. My bags and compressor are doing great, but for $100 I could have a backup plan. I've heard these work, and they look identical, but I want to hear from you guys before I pull the trigger. I'm not going to find...

I'm having the grinding noise indicative of wheel bearing failure. I went to Baxter's and looked at the replacement hub, and it looks as though it is a pressed fit. Yet, when you guys change to the Mustang hubs, I never hear of this process. Am I missing something? The machined inner surface...

I am getting the door ajar message from the drivers door. I have WD40ed the mechanism and will keep doing it for a couple of days. This morning, I had the alarm go off after locking in the driveway. I'm assuming the two incidents are related? Or do I have an incipient failure to consider? The...

This will sound stupid since I've spent many years living and working in Canada, and at the altitude of the 1988 Olympics, too. However, old age and caution have me wondering if I'm approaching this project sensibly. I plan to spend January in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. My 83 year old Mother...

My car is a 98 LSC. I was coming back from John's in Vancouver after getting the center caps for the snowflakes he sold me while I get my bumped chrome directionals repaired. Feeling froggy, I stomped it going onto 205 and at first everything is copacetic. Then, at about 70, the traction control...