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    Turbo Mark VIII

    I don't know whose this is, but I like! YouTube- 519 RWHP Turbo Lincoln Mark VIII Dyno Run I would ask the person about it, but it's not the video hosts car, plus that would mean creating a YouTube account and that's not happening. :D
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    Annoyed with Duplicolor

    Just tried repainting a coil pack bracket and my damn Duplicolor spray paint started spitting and ruined the finish! :mad: New can, followed all directions, spraying going well, then: spit, spit, spit. Had this exact same problem when I repainted my grille, some time ago. (using Duplicolor...
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    Wiper Trouble And Auto Dim Mirror Question

    Ok, Did a search... :D (didn't quite yield what i am after) Wiper Malfunction Symptoms Wipers work fine in all settings, park fine too. However, after a few minutes they start going slower, then start jerking, then stop, then start again. They don't do this in highest speed setting. I took...
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    Sensor Function - Just Curious

    Just curious about these sensors. Now, I'm sure the sensor on the left is for the auto headlamps... But, what is the one on the right for? Is that for the HVAC display so it can adjust brightness depending on ambient light?
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    Weekly Wednesday Chat - All Welcome!

    Just in case some of you guys weren't aware, there is a live chat every Wednesday at 8 pm central time. Just click the chat title at the top and you are in! Hopefully see some more of you in there! :)
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    Fixed My Snapped 'X' Brace

    Driving along one day, i was irritated by an annoying vibration - traced it to my X brace which had snapped in 2 places. Anyway, i got jamie97lsc to weld it up and decided to reinforce it abit: After welding, reinforcement and painting, its all good now. Very quiet and much stiffer. :)
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    Spring function - Curious.

    What the heck is the purpose of those springs on the sides of the front seat tracks? If you unhook them, the seats work exactly the same.:confused: Sure, they will assist the motor in going forward, but going back they work against the motor. Just one of those little things i was always...
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    S2000 beats a Mark VIII

    http://s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=463319 (yeah, i know, its a year old topic, but still, got my blood pumping! Lol.) Douche bag. Little mention of the fact that a Mark is a 3800lb luxury car that was designed in the early nineties. Their cars may not be 'rice' but the attitude...
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    Air Bag Light #35

    Hi guys! Got an annoying intermittent problem. Every now and then, i get the SRS air bag light flashing, giving me code 35. If i turn off the car and restart, it disappears. :confused: According to the Tccoa forum tech page, code 35 is Passenger side air bag low resistance or short in...
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    Gen 1 Headlight Project w/ HID install

    Below is an outline of my headlight refurb, from the initial rechroming, to aftermarket HID fitment and associated modifications: (multi function switch mod for lows and highs and check exterior lamp message removal)
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    Annoying Humming Noises

    I started the Mark tonite and got 2 annoying noises appear through the speakers - the usual alternator hum that changes with revs and a VERY annoying constant low pitch hum, even with the stereo turned off. Now, i have had this before but it would normally stop a few seconds after starting the...
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    Master Cyl Question

    On a 93' Mark should there be a rubber seal between the M/cyl and the brake booster? I ask cos there wasnt one on mine when i took it off initially but there is a groove for one. Its got me abit puzzled! Thanks. Martin.
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    Brake booster help

    Hi guys! Im changing my brake booster and have encountered a slight problem. My question: How do i get the adapters of the 2 wiper spindles off and release the central piece so i can get that plastic lower tray off? Do they unscrew or pry off? I have my booster loose and that lower plastic tray...
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    Need help from the experts!

    Couple of months ago i did some suspension work, after which my brakes started playing up. I spoke about it with frogman and he suggested some stuff, which i did to no avail. The problem was i had a good, hard pedal but only partial brake power front and rear. Anyway i suspected kinked lines...
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    What are these parts?

    Just want to know what some parts are on my 93' Mark. Here goes: 1. The grey box attached to the air compressor cradle, has fuel lines going to it. (evap emissions canister perhaps?) 2. Something that looks like a valve assy, also part of the above. 3. A black thing that looks like a...
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    Park Brake Update.

    For the guys who wanted the solution to my foot operated park brake trouble: As i suspected, the pawl of the toothed cog was sticking, stopping the brake from releasing. I had sprayed it with wd40 but it didnt work. Today i got some PB blaster penetrating oil and gave the mechanism a thorough...
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    Brake bleed help

    2 weeks ago i ordered the televes iv brake bleeder from thexton, via a link from a past post. Anyway i called them today to find out what was going on only to be told that they dont make it any more and havent done so for a long time. So, how will i bleed my brakes? Anyone know if there are any...
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    Brake lines

    Anyone made up brake lines for their mark viii? Im gonna have a go as i believe i have damaged some lines between m/cyl and ABS pump. Any advice appreciated. (especially with the bleeding process once im done) Thanks. Martin.
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    One step forward, 2 back!

    Hi guys i am frustrated, tired and in need of advice. I have been doing alot of work on the mark recently ready for inspection but i think im cursed! I did a coil conversion, new upper and lowers, strut rod bushes and fixed other troubles along the way. (2 broken wheel studs for one) Anyway i...
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    Park brake trouble!

    Hi guys! Im nearly done sorting my mark ready for inspection but a new problem has emerged. My park brake works fine most of the time but it has started not releasing. If i stamp the pedal like a maniac or if i leave it for a few mins it will release and work ok for a while then jam again! I...
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