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Today, 05:28 PMYeah, they replaced both the PCV valve and the crankcase breather.49 replies | 12580 view(s) -
Today, 05:26 PMComplete running engine and transmission from running 1981 Ford LTD. 98k original miles, one owner. Removing to start Coyote swap. Make an offer. Can...0 replies | 20 view(s) -
Today, 04:52 PMI've also seen the "newspaper test" done. basically stick a magazine or equivalent into the fan and if it stops, the clutch is done. If you get...317 replies | 35004 view(s) -
Today, 04:47 PMsloppy bottom ends on a non-HO is very common. Something about the firing order of the 289/302 that beats the rear main bearing up. The HO and 351...850 replies | 99532 view(s)
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Today, 03:52 PMI dunno, the noise can't really be heard from above, ie hood open. In person it really sounds like it's coming from the bottom end, doesn't really...850 replies | 99532 view(s) -
Today, 03:21 PMCould it be dirty lifters? Possibly use Marvel Mystery Oil or an engine flush and refill?850 replies | 99532 view(s) -
Today, 03:09 PMNew Yorker sounds like it had true 5mph bumpers.14 replies | 1030 view(s) -
Today, 03:08 PMI put in 10W40 last year. Don't remember what was put in it before that. The noise has been getting more consistent year by year it'd seem. At first...850 replies | 99532 view(s)
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Today, 03:08 PMIf it gets below 0C, 10W will be thicker than cold honey. You won't want that in your crankcase as it'll essentially be running dry for several...850 replies | 99532 view(s)
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Today, 02:40 PMIf it's currently using 10w30, try 10w40 first. 20w50 generally means start saving for a new engine/car.850 replies | 99532 view(s) -
Today, 02:38 PMsomething like torque to spec... check after 10 temp cycles. I need to check the intake on my wife's car (among other things on that car - I never...24 replies | 296 view(s)
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Today, 02:00 PMLate to the party for the "what's inside" topic, but I cut through one (89 Town Car) in the junkyard with a recip saw (a trick I learned from the...14 replies | 1030 view(s)
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Today, 01:19 PMwas the pcv filter changed?49 replies | 12580 view(s)
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Today, 12:42 PMI like the idea of smacking it out and fixing it back in position. Years ago I owned an e28 BMW 528e with the horrible protruding US bumpers. I...14 replies | 1030 view(s)
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Today, 12:26 PMI used 6 x 6 x 15" block of wood to bang out SLACK'S front bumper. It popped out far enough to look good. Once in a while NOS ones pop up on E-bay....14 replies | 1030 view(s) -
Today, 12:09 PMI've gotta get the oil changed on this thing, I'm thinking 20W50... The engine makes some intermittent heyhoyhappygofuntime-noises at idle. If the...850 replies | 99532 view(s)
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Today, 11:59 AMSlowed down some due to work but going with a marauder/cv sport console and shifter. Need to hit it with the SEM and will diamond stitch the lid per...31 replies | 1810 view(s)
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Today, 10:44 AMMy recently acquired '88 Colony Park has a squished in front bumper on one side. From reading this, I should be able to just pull it out and use...14 replies | 1030 view(s)
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Today, 10:08 AMProbably best to research the torque setting and recheck after a specified amount of miles. That's the official way of doing it but many of us have...24 replies | 296 view(s)
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Today, 09:34 AMIsn't it best to retighten everything after a certain amount of time/miles anyways?24 replies | 296 view(s) -
Today, 08:47 AMfriskyfrankie replied to a thread My 1987 Two Door Crown Victoria AKA THE BROWN BLOB in GMN Reader's RidesAs always - lookin' good!5230 replies | 1391525 view(s)
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Today, 08:46 AMCool - gotta do the obvious easy stuff first.24 replies | 296 view(s)
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Today, 07:43 AMUPDATE: tightened up the water pump bolts and she's staying dry now24 replies | 296 view(s)
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Today, 07:09 AMDerekTheGreat replied to a thread My 1987 Two Door Crown Victoria AKA THE BROWN BLOB in GMN Reader's RidesIt's my favorite. I've never really been a fan of pop & sizzle, even less so after my mid twenties waved good-bye.5230 replies | 1391525 view(s)
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Today, 07:03 AMThat's what I do, work on what I can and farm out the rest. Tough part is finding a competent shop. As for the fan clutch, you can do a quick...317 replies | 35004 view(s)
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Yesterday, 11:14 PMI do enjoy this car, but it's been stressful while living in such a remote and hostile part of the country. Although had my wife not been stationed...317 replies | 35004 view(s) -
Yesterday, 11:13 PMThey can be swapped around. The cast iron pumps utilize an additional bolt where the aluminum ones don't, so you'd need a bolt that would fit (and...24 replies | 296 view(s) -
Yesterday, 10:26 PMI had persistent issues with my Cutlass running hot until I replaced the fan clutch (and installed a high-flow thermostat, but I put the old t-stat...24 replies | 296 view(s)
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