Back In the Saddle Again

[olddavid]

I just purchased my third Lincoln - a 1998 Mark VIII LSC. A cherry car with a two owner history and only 108k miles. Black leather and no sunroof - just what I prefer. I never realized the details of the second gen car were executed so much better than gen 1. I always liked the looks of gen1 better, but having driven this car for all of two days, I'm sold on this car. I'd probably say this no matter what, but the leather seems thicker, the switchgear more substantial, and it seems quieter, too. Now, to give it TWO headlights, as the low beams are dead on one side. This is the infamous HID that is no longer made, correct? What other details do I need to be on the lookout for on this car? I read somewhere that the torque converter has a drain plug to facilitate transmission fluid change - true? Also, I want to start from scratch, so what gear oil do you like for the third member? Any suggestions on the baffle for the exhaust - or should I just dual it off the way I did my old one? Any and all advice greatly appreciated. You guys helped keep my old car on the road for three years. I'm keeping this one til I'm wormfood. Sorry for the poor resolution. My IT guy gone to his Mom's.Wheels will be pointed directionally before the day is done.

 

[lobird91]

Nice looking car. Congrats.

 

[keVIIIn]

Sweet, I love that color combination..replacement HIDs can still be found relatively easily on here, ebay or craigslist surprisingly..not cheap however, usually $50-100 a piece, either replace or put in aftermarket HIDs. Look up the thread 1st gen vs. 2nd gen..someone just started one of those threads on here recently which points out all of the 2nd gen flaws or problem areas.

 

[Hot*Mk8]

Your Gen II does have true dual exhaust so you may just want to upgrade the mufflers. DLF's wife is still selling adapters so that you can replace the ballasts and bulbs with new aftermarket and be good to go forever. I got a 6000k kit on eBay for $89. Just a thought.

Welcome and thanks for coming back! I once let a year old 97 go and when I found the one I have now, I said the same thing... keep her with me until I'm pushing up tomatoes.

Very sweet car and I don't think that I've ever seen a Toreador Red on Black. SEXY!.

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[Trippen Out]

THe adapters are sold out. However there is a new thread about a member selling them once he gets the lathes and documents on them. he also just printed out a since with a 3d printer came out rather nice.

some of the things to watch out for are the blend door. and the neon ballast. by the way im a little jealous. ive been searching for an lsc 98 with out a sunroof.

here ya go

http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/forum/showthread.php?90279-Aftermarket-HID-adapters

 

[olddavid]

I just went back under the Mark, and I'll be damned, it has true duals! How the hell I missed that on inspection doesn't say much for me, but in my defense, I was mostly concerned with the suspension mounting points and compressor operation. When I used to build boats, we would always lubricate our air tools with a special oil that - supposedly - kept everything internal operating properly. Is there any lube points on the compressor in these cars? Or is it preventive maintenance to start from scratch by buying a new one now? I want to do everything I neglected on my '95 right from the jump on this car, to set a baseline of wear and maintenance during my ownership. The headlight bezels polished up like new, and just mounting the directionals properly made it track true, even on rutted road. My transmission fluid smells like it has never been replaced, so now I am getting the kit and filter. MerconV is the juice of choice, correct? Then, re-pack the front wheel bearings and brake pad inspection while its all apart. On the rears, do the seals and bearings need any attention if they're not leaking? I'm rambling now, so I'll sign off and revisit this thread when it shifts with the new oil and stops with new fluid. Thanks to all for the timely advice.

 

[chris2523]

wheel bearings are sealed as far as i know. so just leave them alone.
Mercon V is suggested.
never heard of anyone lubing the compressor. under normal operation, they last plenty long. mine is over 200k miles on the original compressor.