2001 Lincoln LS V8 (New User!)

[Emil_]

What is up everyone, I just wanted to post and say hello to everyone! Now, I have a Lincoln LS 2001 V8. Bought it maybe roughly to 5-6 months ago. It had problems, like A/C stopped blowing cold air, and the window motor broke, but my dad - luckily fixed both of the problems, and it's running great now. It's a beautiful vehicle, and what I was just hoping for, what do you guys suggest on how to make my Lincoln sound more powerful? What should I get first? Does it matter what I get first? Seems like a lot of questions, but I fell in love with Abraham (My Lincoln) and I want to make it sound and run better than great. Any tips?

 

[Dino'sLSdeuce]

...(for me) that's not easy to answer. I too have many things I wanna do to my LS, and it's not like it's my first car project. I've had a few w/ some major mods. But, this is a different type of project from what I'm used to.
I still haven't settled on the type of rims I want and not buy or change to another set in a year or two...

If how your LS looks, matters ?? Then trying to get a body-kit or even just the LSE front bumper as an add on...
is like... "pulling teeth". HARD. Those LSE bumper kits are extremely hard to find available.
Also rare is the availability w/ aftermarket rims/wheels...The LS is limited due to the LS bolt pattern (5x108)...
Unless you add wheel adapters. Not too many cars w/ that bolt pattern.

Since your new to owning an LS...I'd tell you do alot of research. Because, since the LS has stopped production
and had differences between the Generation 1's and Gen 2's, you'll find out that some Gen 2's performance mods,
parts, and/or info, may -or- may not be applicable to your Gen.1 LS.

One thing is for sure though...this site (LVC) sure has been of some help. I may have dumped hundreds in Maintenance fee's, if I didn't hear about this sight.

Good luck...

 

[RigsLS]

Hey Emil_, welcome to LVC.

"...make my Lincoln sound more powerful?"

Exhaust and Intake is what most do, some go for wheels and tint first, all up to you.

First most be sure she's running correctly. The LS has common failures with the Coils and Plugs, Overheating issues with all the cooling parts starting to break down due to deterioration of the plastics that make up 90% of the entire cooling system. The LS also has a temperamental A/C issue, it breaks all the the time for most. On the first GEN like yours and mine, the Timing chain and it's tensioner seem to the worse of the problems. Easy on beating on it all day as it can and will skip a tooth and possible even snap a chain. It all depends of course, mine seems to have been either done before I got my hands on it or well taken care of overall and they are still in good condition. (mind ya the tensioners are on my list eventually I'm sure) The Hydraulic fan pump is another issue on the 1st GEN LS'es, you can help it along by refreshing the fluids often with MERCON V ATF, many have gone with the Electric Fan conversion instead, be sure that no-one adds Engine coolant to the Hydraulic pump fan reservoir. it should only take an oil based fluid not a liquid, it's the lubrication for the Hydraulic pump. Engine coolant goes in the Degas bottle, which is housed up near the windshield on the drivers side, you'll see a lot of folks swap out that bottle as well as it tends to develop stress cracks in it as they get older, they need to hold pressure for the system to work properly. If you see Engine coolant dripping behind the driver's front wheel, it'll need a new Degas bottle and after that some more engine cooling system parts.

I would personally myself replace the Fuel Filter soon as possible, it will make a big difference if it hasn't been done in a while.
Also these LS'es like to run best on some 0W20 Synthetic oil from Mobil1, at least that's what's recommended and it worked out well for me.


On my 01 V8 I went for the intake first. I had noticed how member hite337 had his done up and asked him what was all involved.

- ASMI Aluminum Intake Tube
- Spectre 8145 MAF adapter
- K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
- Hite Performance CAI Heatshield

LVC member Hite337 makes cold air intake heat shields for the 1st GEN and they work out real nice.
they come in all aluminum and I trimmed mine up and gave it some color.



Gen1 Cold Air Intake Heatshield - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=78885



Next up is the ASMI intake system, it's sold on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-02-LS-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eeb10c3c
There are other types of intakes available for cheaper but this one here will do you justice the most.



Looks like the kit is now being sold with the correct K&N air filter and the MAF adapter,
when I bought mine it did not and I had to source the Spectre 8145 MAF adapter and K&N RF-1015 filter separately.

8145 MAF adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-8145-Sensor-Adapter/dp/B002D37BYA

K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
http://www.amazon.com/RF-1015-Universal-Air-Filter/dp/B00029WZIE



That blue Throttle Body intake sleeve will need upgrading, mine lasted for about half a year before I realized it was cheaply made and
with all the underhood heat it started to deform and took a bend downwards as the hood and ASMI intake will push on it under torque.

I ended up upgrading to a 3" Vibrant hump coupler #2734 ~ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-2734/overview/

That should make that whole intake look something like this,





Should already begin to sound a bit more beast with just the aftermarket intake on it just don't expect huge HP increases.
It'll open it up a bit and breath better, don't forget after such an upgrade to disconnect the battery cables for a good 30min
and reconnect to let the PCM reset it's new intake mixture settings.


I'll add a bit more about my Bassani exhaust later if your interested.

 

[RigsLS]

Fluid changes, I can't stress enough on changing some fluids out.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...-today&p=2037306213&viewfull=1#post2037306213


I just recently did my Power Steering and Hydraulic Cooling Fan Fluid, you can see how bad it was.

Left to Right,

1) Fresh new Motorcraft MERCON V ATF
2) Used Hydraulic Cooling Fan Fluid
3) Used Power Steering Fluid


It's rather vital to get some of those 10yr+ old fluids out and refreshed.

 

[Emil_]

Thank you man! I've seen a lot of people say this site can help you a lot and save!

 

[marcopepe]

BigRig, do you use the turkey baster method for the Hydraulic Cooling Fan Fluid and Power Steering Fluid? If so, is that plastic shroud at the top removable?

 

[Emil_]

Hey Emil_, welcome to LVC.

"...make my Lincoln sound more powerful?"

Exhaust and Intake is what most do, some go for wheels and tint first, all up to you.

First most be sure she's running correctly. The LS has common failures with the Coils and Plugs, Overheating issues with all the cooling parts starting to break down due to deterioration of the plastics that make up 90% of the entire cooling system. The LS also has a temperamental A/C issue, it breaks all the the time for most. On the first GEN like yours and mine, the Timing chain and it's tensioner seem to the worse of the problems. Easy on beating on it all day as it can and will skip a tooth and possible even snap a chain. It all depends of course, mine seems to have been either done before I got my hands on it or well taken care of overall and they are still in good condition. (mind ya the tensioners are on my list eventually I'm sure) They Hydraulic fan pump is another issue on the 1st GEN LS'es, you can help it along by refreshing the fluids often with MERCON V ATF, many have gone with the Electric Fan conversion instead, be sure that no-one adds Engine coolant to the Hydraulic pump fan reservoir. it should only take an oil based fluid not a liquid, it's the lubrication for the Hydraulic pump. Engine coolant goes in the Degas bottle, which is housed up near the windshield on the drivers side, you'll see a lot of folks swap out that bottle as well as it tends to develop stress cracks in it as they get older, they need to hold pressure for the system to work properly. If you see Engine coolant dripping behind the driver's front wheel, it'll need a new Degas bottle and after that some more engine cooling system parts.

I would personally myself replace the Fuel Filter soon as possible, it will make a big difference if it hasn't been done in a while.
Also these LS'es like to run best on some 0W20 Synthetic oil from Mobil1, at least that's what's recommended and it worked out well for me.


On my 01 V8 I went for the intake first. I had noticed how member hite337 had his done up and asked him what was all involved.

- ASMI Aluminum Intake Tube
- Spectre 8145 MAF adapter
- K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
- Hite Performance CAI Heatshield

LVC member Hite337 makes cold air intake heat shields for the 1st GEN and they work out real nice.
they come in all aluminum and I trimmed mine up and gave it some color.

View attachment 828461059

Gen1 Cold Air Intake Heatshield - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=78885



Next up is the ASMI intake system, it's sold on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-02-LS-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eeb10c3c
There are other types of intakes available for cheaper but this one here will do you justice the most.

View attachment 828461060

Looks like the kit is now being sold with the correct K&N air filter and the MAF adapter,
when I bought mine it did not and I had to source the Spectre 8145 MAF adapter and K&N RF-1015 filter separately.

8145 MAF adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-8145-Sensor-Adapter/dp/B002D37BYA

K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
http://www.amazon.com/RF-1015-Universal-Air-Filter/dp/B00029WZIE

View attachment 828461061

That blue Throttle Body intake sleeve will need upgrading, mine lasted for about half a year before I realized it was cheaply made and
with all the underhood heat it started to deform and took a bend downwards as the hood and ASMI intake will push on it under torque.

I ended up upgrading to a 3" Vibrant hump coupler #2734 ~ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-2734/overview/

That should make that whole intake look something like this,

View attachment 828461062

View attachment 828461063

Should already begin to sound a nit more beast with just the aftermarket intake on it just don't expect huge HP increases.
It'll open it up a bit and breath better, don't forget after such an upgrade to disconnect the battery cables for a good 30min
and reconnect to let the PCM reset it's new intake mixture settings.


I'll add a bit more about my Bassani exhaust later if your interested.

Wow, thanks man! See recently when my dad fixed the A/C, it started to blow cold air but now its only cold air. It does not blow hot air, at first it did but now its just cold. Also while driving yesterday my Lincoln turned off while making a turn pulling into Blockbuster. Just died and the engine light turned on. This was happening to my dads car, so it must be similar. Also, where is the Electronic Fan Pump resevoir? And when changing the fluids, how do I take out the old fluid from the Hydraulic Cooling Fan and Power Steering? I'm guessing you could buy Mercon V ATF at Auto Zobe right? Other than that, my tires, break pads, and suspension are fine. Got a Pioneer radio installed, and a tinted my windows. I was hoping sooner or later of getting my subwoofers but I'm more worried about my car just dying flat out of nowhere :/

 

[epikls]

Thank you man! I've seen a lot of people say this site can help you a lot and save!

Yes it will
This site has saved me at least 600 in repairs

 

[RigsLS]

BigRig, do you use the turkey baster method for the Hydraulic Cooling Fan Fluid and Power Steering Fluid? If so, is that plastic shroud at the top removable?

See here: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...-today&p=2037306213&viewfull=1#post2037306213

when you are referring to "plastic shroud at the top" are you meaning the entire top black plastic cover that makes up the reservoirs ?
If so, No, I would not attempt to pop that off, I'm sure it's fastened/molded down as one unit, I didn't look at it 100% but I myself and me, would
not begin to split anything like that. I simply opted to go through the fill cap hole with a turkey baster w/ plastic tube extention to go around the floats.
I have to do it again a few more time to get all the circulated fluids refreshed again and I'll have to make my extention tube much longer as it slipped off
and I had to fish it out with some needle nose pliers, also plan on using some electrical tape to wrap it to the baster, I had originally simply heated up
the end of the little plastic tube and forced it onto the end of the baster but as it cooled down and I was messing with it to get around the floats on
an angle, it fell off. So making it longer and taping it to the baster should work much better.

Of course, dropping the lines at the bottom of the reservoirs and let gravity run the fluids out would have been optimal solution but personally I don't have time
for a mess like that nor did I want to introduce any air into the systems. So pulling it out and adding new fluid and let it work in and redoing it a week or so later
seemed like the best solution for me.

Take note that on the power steering there is a filter screen and it prevent you from reaching all the way to the very bottom of the reservoir, it does come out!
I used a small flat head screwdriver to release the clip on one side and held it there while pushing back on the other clip with a needle nose plier and then lifted it out past it's seating locks. It's do-able just need to get tricky with it. Almost need a third hand.

see pics in that post of mine ... http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...-today&p=2037306213&viewfull=1#post2037306213

let me know if you need anything else.

 

[RigsLS]

Thank you man! I've seen a lot of people say this site can help you a lot and save!

Sure can, lots of good people on here with lots of years of knowledge on fixing these things. A word of advice, always listen to Joegr, he's our LS professor and knows pretty much everything there is to know about the LS'es, he won't steer you wrong and is always very helpful to everyone. He'll also be the first one to tell you to take it to a shop when your in over your head. lol.

Also, I have the 1st GEN workshop repair manual on DVD and hard copy of the Wiring diagrams, if you and your Dad ever need something, just PM me with an email address to send you some extracts in PDF format to. It's the same information the Tech at the dealership use to repair these things. I actually got this DVD on eBay, you may be able to find one yourself.

It installs on your PC and needs the DVD in the drive to work, it covers a lot of other Ford products as well, a real GEM when it comes to looking stuff up.

See here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...+LS+workshop+repair+manual&_sacat=0&_from=R40

lots of sellers trying to pawn off some repair manuals, both hard copy and burned software.
The guy I ended up getting mine from no longer is a seller, came and went kinda deal.

LVC has links to the 2nd GEN LS online but so much differs from the 1st GEN, it's still good for some cross referance but not always 100% applicable to our 1st GEN LS'es.

links to 2nd GEN online workshop manual: http://http://deneau.info/ls/
the 1st GEN is a bit more dated/older but similar none the less.


PARTS: lot of us are getting parts from TascaParts or Fordgiant and even Rockauto.

(for our 01 LS)
http://www.tascaparts.com/parts/2001/LINCOLN/LS/
http://www.fordpartsgiant.com/catalog/2001-lincoln-ls-parts.html
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1373903

Always search here or ask questions, lot of members have trued and tried best option parts.

ie:
Coils over Plugs (COPs) best option is OEM, 1st GEN V8 is DG529's (pricey but best, most reliable)
Degas Bottle, always get OEM, the Dorman brand will lead to tears as it's junk.
1st GEN Thermostat housing, JAGUAR aluminum upgrade, better product cheaper price.

stuff like that.


Pick up an OBDII code reader ... scan for troublesome codes and look/search/ask here on LVC, you'll find the answers/help and save repair $$$'s



Another pic of my bolted in refreshed Heatshield from Hite Performance w/ the 8145 MAF adapter.






My exhaust in my vid that you PM'ed me about,

[video=youtube;ma8zw5hNxFo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma8zw5hNxFo[/video]


Bassani Universal Muffler #4820 Center In / Offset Out ~ http://www.bassani.com/display_product.php?product=90&cat=36


it's simply the BASSANI 4820 mufflers with the Magnaflow X pipe on custom 2.5 SS piping,
the resonators were deleted and running straight through.

- Bassani mufflers (#4820)
- 2.5" Magnaflow x-pipe (#10791),
- 2.5" SS piping from the cats back,
- Magnaflow tips (#35206)




Search BASSANI here and you'll see many members have gone this route.

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?87750-bassani-muffler-and-x-pipe

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?73293-upgrading-exhaust-Suggestions


















.. ok, starting to bore myself, wife put some chocolate bars in the fridge for my midnite snacks, gotta run ... !!!

 

[RigsLS]

... where is the Electronic Fan Pump resevoir? And when changing the fluids, how do I take out the old fluid from the Hydraulic Cooling Fan and Power Steering? I'm guessing you could buy Mercon V ATF at Auto Zobe right? ...

See you have some problems here already,
Emil_ here's a link to the Tech section, it's part of the top menu bar: http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/?tabid=37
2001 Lincoln LS Owners Manual ~ http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/Lincoln-LS/2001LincolnLS-OwnersManual.pdf

You should think about downloading that and reading through it,
it's got the information in it where it's shows the location of your Hydraulic Cooling Fan Fluid reservoir.



Don't ever let anyone near it is my way of thinking. It takes MERCON V ATF fluid, don't add Engine coolant nor water there, it's the lubrication for the Cooling Fan pump, if you ever notice this oil go foamy or pinkish in color, replace it quickly with fresh MERCON and try and save the pump.

 

[joegr]

... it's the lubrication for the Cooling Fan pump, if you ever notice this oil go foamy or pinkish in color, replace it quickly with fresh MERCON and try and save the pump.

It's not just (or even mainly) lubrication. It's the stuff that makes it work. The pump pumps the fluid, and the fluid turns the fan.

 

[G-RELL]

that would be an awfully complicated seal conditioning setup!

 

[RigsLS]

It's not just (or even mainly) lubrication. It's the stuff that makes it work. The pump pumps the fluid, and the fluid turns the fan.

Yes Joe, it sure is. "lubrication, pump, fluid, fan, cooling, hydraulics, pressure, rotation etc..." it's a Hydraulic System after all, no argument about that.

 

[ArabianNight]

I have a 01 V8 LS and am having a problem connecting the idle air control valve inlet tube to the new cold air intake the piece of tubing that came with the kit slides over the aluminum tube coming off the main assembly but I cant seem to get the clip off the flex tube coming off the throttle body it will not slide into the tube and im not sure if I should just cut the clip off but don't really want to destroy the end just incase I need or want to reinstall the stock air intake any tips or advise of how to connect this piece will be greatly appreciated cannot see enough detain of this section from any pics I have seen on here thanks

 

[LS4me]

I have a 01 V8 LS and am having a problem connecting the idle air control valve inlet tube to the new cold air intake the piece of tubing that came with the kit slides over the aluminum tube coming off the main assembly but I cant seem to get the clip off the flex tube coming off the throttle body it will not slide into the tube and im not sure if I should just cut the clip off but don't really want to destroy the end just incase I need or want to reinstall the stock air intake any tips or advise of how to connect this piece will be greatly appreciated cannot see enough detain of this section from any pics I have seen on here thanks

If it's what I'm thinking, grip the connector at the serrations and squeeze. Try twisting while pinching the connector. It can be very difficult to remove, just be patient and take your time.

 

[msgtusmc]

New member info

Hey Emil_, welcome to LVC.

"...make my Lincoln sound more powerful?"

Exhaust and Intake is what most do, some go for wheels and tint first, all up to you.

First most be sure she's running correctly. The LS has common failures with the Coils and Plugs, Overheating issues with all the cooling parts starting to break down due to deterioration of the plastics that make up 90% of the entire cooling system. The LS also has a temperamental A/C issue, it breaks all the the time for most. On the first GEN like yours and mine, the Timing chain and it's tensioner seem to the worse of the problems. Easy on beating on it all day as it can and will skip a tooth and possible even snap a chain. It all depends of course, mine seems to have been either done before I got my hands on it or well taken care of overall and they are still in good condition. (mind ya the tensioners are on my list eventually I'm sure) The Hydraulic fan pump is another issue on the 1st GEN LS'es, you can help it along by refreshing the fluids often with MERCON V ATF, many have gone with the Electric Fan conversion instead, be sure that no-one adds Engine coolant to the Hydraulic pump fan reservoir. it should only take an oil based fluid not a liquid, it's the lubrication for the Hydraulic pump. Engine coolant goes in the Degas bottle, which is housed up near the windshield on the drivers side, you'll see a lot of folks swap out that bottle as well as it tends to develop stress cracks in it as they get older, they need to hold pressure for the system to work properly. If you see Engine coolant dripping behind the driver's front wheel, it'll need a new Degas bottle and after that some more engine cooling system parts.

I would personally myself replace the Fuel Filter soon as possible, it will make a big difference if it hasn't been done in a while.
Also these LS'es like to run best on some 0W20 Synthetic oil from Mobil1, at least that's what's recommended and it worked out well for me.


On my 01 V8 I went for the intake first. I had noticed how member hite337 had his done up and asked him what was all involved.

- ASMI Aluminum Intake Tube
- Spectre 8145 MAF adapter
- K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
- Hite Performance CAI Heatshield

LVC member Hite337 makes cold air intake heat shields for the 1st GEN and they work out real nice.
they come in all aluminum and I trimmed mine up and gave it some color.

View attachment 828461059

Gen1 Cold Air Intake Heatshield - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/showthread.php?t=78885



Next up is the ASMI intake system, it's sold on eBay here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-02-LS-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item53eeb10c3c
There are other types of intakes available for cheaper but this one here will do you justice the most.

View attachment 828461060

Looks like the kit is now being sold with the correct K&N air filter and the MAF adapter,
when I bought mine it did not and I had to source the Spectre 8145 MAF adapter and K&N RF-1015 filter separately.

8145 MAF adapter
http://www.amazon.com/Spectre-Performance-8145-Sensor-Adapter/dp/B002D37BYA

K&N RF-1015 Universal Air Filter
http://www.amazon.com/RF-1015-Universal-Air-Filter/dp/B00029WZIE

View attachment 828461061

That blue Throttle Body intake sleeve will need upgrading, mine lasted for about half a year before I realized it was cheaply made and
with all the underhood heat it started to deform and took a bend downwards as the hood and ASMI intake will push on it under torque.

I ended up upgrading to a 3" Vibrant hump coupler #2734 ~ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/vpe-2734/overview/

That should make that whole intake look something like this,

View attachment 828461062

View attachment 828461063

Should already begin to sound a bit more beast with just the aftermarket intake on it just don't expect huge HP increases.
It'll open it up a bit and breath better, don't forget after such an upgrade to disconnect the battery cables for a good 30min
and reconnect to let the PCM reset it's new intake mixture settings.


I'll add a bit more about my Bassani exhaust later if your interested.

Thank you! Beautiful, well thought out info for any member.

 

[SoulSoak]

Lol BigRig you beat the balls off your LS in that exhaust video hahah !! That made my morning

 

[RigsLS]

^ had a few Captains in me that night, a small private parking lot near my house off the beaten path far away from the city.