myfirstlincoln
Dedicated LVC Member
So these pictures might look familiar...(waiting on the tow this morning)
I believe the t-stat housing finally took a crap (coolant everywhere) and I overheated today but was lucky to pull over pretty quickly. But now I'm worried that the rest of the plastic cooling parts are not far behind.
So in the next few weeks:
New t-stat housing
New front bearings (300 from Tasca - already purchased just need to install)
New tires, road force balance, inspection, etc. (1200+)
New cooling system ($$$$$)
I also have the trans problem I mentioned in a previous thread (code p1744)
I also believe I may need at least 1 new coil (some slight hesitation/jerking when going up hill)
And part of me also thinks I may need new Cats (so I was looking at the bolt on Magnaflow system made for the LS)
I love my car and have put a ton into it recently - I have brand new suspension all the way around which cost me a pretty penny, the motor (knock on wood) still seems very strong and since I bought it I've always done Mobil 1 with a Wix filter whenever the dash tells me to change which is probably overkill but oh well. I have a great system in the car which I really like. I recently had the front and rear bumpers re-painted. Brand new rotors and pads all the way around. K&N CAI, Jaguar 19's, magnaflow mufflers and 4" tips, tint, etc. - pretty much all the standard mods.
I feel like I've put a lot into it (especially recently) and would hate to sell it, but it is a 2003 with 130,000 miles. I know the car isn't worth much, but it is completely paid off so perhaps it's time for something new...
I believe the t-stat housing finally took a crap (coolant everywhere) and I overheated today but was lucky to pull over pretty quickly. But now I'm worried that the rest of the plastic cooling parts are not far behind.
So in the next few weeks:
New t-stat housing
New front bearings (300 from Tasca - already purchased just need to install)
New tires, road force balance, inspection, etc. (1200+)
New cooling system ($$$$$)
I also have the trans problem I mentioned in a previous thread (code p1744)
I also believe I may need at least 1 new coil (some slight hesitation/jerking when going up hill)
And part of me also thinks I may need new Cats (so I was looking at the bolt on Magnaflow system made for the LS)
I love my car and have put a ton into it recently - I have brand new suspension all the way around which cost me a pretty penny, the motor (knock on wood) still seems very strong and since I bought it I've always done Mobil 1 with a Wix filter whenever the dash tells me to change which is probably overkill but oh well. I have a great system in the car which I really like. I recently had the front and rear bumpers re-painted. Brand new rotors and pads all the way around. K&N CAI, Jaguar 19's, magnaflow mufflers and 4" tips, tint, etc. - pretty much all the standard mods.
I feel like I've put a lot into it (especially recently) and would hate to sell it, but it is a 2003 with 130,000 miles. I know the car isn't worth much, but it is completely paid off so perhaps it's time for something new...