Does anyone know what size starz or torx fitting to take out the sealt belt fastener?And what it is? Starz or Torx? Thanks. Stranded in Detroit!
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Torx T50 I believe. Buy several, you're very likely to break one. If you can, get under the car and lube them from the bottom first. If they won't let go, apply heat from the bottom, being very careful not to over-heat it to the point where it starts burning the carpet.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
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Have to do all that? Lol. Thought i could just unscrew it from inside the car
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If the car was outside all of its life in the rust belt, Yes. The threads are exposed underneath the car through the body and as of a result they get pretty rusted in place.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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What he said. If you get lucky, they unscrew. In reality, they may not. If your car has been a heavy leaker for many years they might come out clean.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Came out clean and easy. Thanks
Motor City Patrick1988 MGMComment
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Great news. Ive broken torx bits on them before.~David~
My 1987 Crown Victoria Coupe: The Brown Blob
My 2004 Mercedes Benz E320:The Benz
Originally posted by ootdega
My life is a long series of "nevermind" and "I guess not."
Originally posted by DerekTheGreat
But, that's just coming from me, this site's biggest pessimist. Best of luck
Originally posted by gadget73
my car starts and it has AC. Yours doesn't start and it has no AC. Seems obvious to me.
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Ouch!
Motor City Patrick1988 MGMComment
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Is it possible to clean idle/ air control valve, without taking valve off?
Motor City Patrick1988 MGMComment
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You can try to clean the port and possibly part of the IAC from inside the throttle body but it would not be the most effective way of doing it. It is only two bolts and an electrical connector so why not pull it?? If it is that bad, I'd put a new one in (OEM if possible) since you already have it removed. Some folks have claimed success by cleaning and some have not. Kinda like putting your old underwear back on after a shower!Comment
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Clean it while it's running. The engine vacuum will suck the cleaner through the ports of the iac and the throttle body itself. Be sure to open the throttle a bit to keep the engine from stalling.Comment
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Thanks everyone!
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This. crack the throttle as needed... typically a blip will sort it when using short shots from the carb/tb cleaner. Also beforehand, with the car not running, take a rag/shop towel and open the throttle and with the rag hosed with cleaner, wipe out the TB some on either side of the throttle valve (flapper). this will help too.Originally posted by 86VickyLX View Post
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. -- Albert Einstein
rides: 93 Crown Vic LX (The Red Velvet Cake), 2000 Crown Vic base model (Sandy), 2003 Expedition (the vacation beast)
Originally posted by gadget73Originally posted by dmccaigComment
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