My 1983 Lincoln Mark VI

[marquisman]

now you just need some white walls!

[79lincolnlover]

No white walls...It wouldn't look right with the black center caps.

[79lincolnlover]

It was raining steady all evening and the wipers decided to stop working...I managed to get home despite the poor visibility. Might be some electrical gremlin because the dash was making a low-pitched buzzing sound at times. Fingers crossed for sunshine tomorrow!

[79lincolnlover]

Wipers are still wonky. I've only been driving the car on sunny days because of this. Matt says the problem is most likely the wiper control module.

[marquisman]

that, or the motor is on its way out?

[sxcpotatoes]

I thought most of the time electric motors either worked or are dead. not working intermittently.

[marquisman]

I once thought that way too lol

[79lincolnlover]

2013 wish list

Engine: New vacuum lines and adjust timing.

Exhaust: New muffler and tail-pipe for passenger side.

Suspension: New front springs.

Body: New metal welding in for trunk floor.

Interior: Fix sagging headliner. Replace wiper control module.

[L1011tristar17]

What would you say is the best way to remove the headliner? I've heard that you remove one of the seats up front and fold/roll up the headliner board a bit.

[79lincolnlover]

I've never attempted such a task. I'm sure some of the other guys on here have dealt with a headliner before.

[marquisman]

Iv only dealt with a headliner once. I removed it, with the windshield out. On a coupe, you can get it out but, not sure about a four door.

[79lincolnlover]

Time to replace the radiator and/or water pump. I'll probably replace both parts because the age is questionable...All the top end gaskets were replaced a few years ago.

[Mainemantom]

You can remove the passenger front seat to give you more room to work. I have done it without doing that. Just lay the seatback down. On the TC the headliner is not a thin cardbord, it is much thicker, less bendable.So it helps to have more room to work with. With a sunroof it is more of a PITA. Just take your time, don't force anything. I am sure this process has been posted recently.

[79lincolnlover]

I got my car back yesterday.

-rad was pressure tested & passed.
-new water pump installed.
-oil change.
-timing adjusted.
-vacuum lines check.
-wiper switch check.

Mechanic's notes:

Vacuum lines visually look ok. If problem persists or customer concerns rise, recommend smoke test. Cannot find issues with wipers.

[79lincolnlover]

I was going to wash & wax the car this past weekend but it rained buckets...I'm hoping for nice weather this coming weekend!