Sly's Panthers

[gadget73]

yeah we tried the repair bearings on my car. It leaked after a couple weeks. Tried again, and it leaked almost immediately. Gave in and replaced the axles, and put in standard bearings and seals. No more noise, no more leaks. Buying a pair of axles for $200 kind of sucked though, but now knowing that these axles can actually snap without much warning, it seems like money well spent.

[Lincolnmania]

that may be an axle.......did they use the repair bearing last time? they suck and leak

you can get new dorman axles from autozone if need be mang

[sly]

correction: the 88's AC was just a little low... due to the fact that I didn't fully fill it. I did use some r134a w/uv leak detector though... just in case there is a leak.

[sly]

nope... bearings and seals the last time... also brake cylinders and shoes. Looks like the pothole I hit under load kinda knocked something loose. I'll find out tomorrow or tuesday.

[85crownHPP]

did they just replace the seal when it needed an axle and bearing too?

[sly]

now I'll need to get some oil crumbs for the garage...

[sly]

and now the Mark is leaking gear oil out of the right side of the axle. It's under warranty though, so the shop that did it, gets to do it again.

[sly]

used PI 4.6L swap since it's cheaper than trying to rebuild the engine that's in the car now (pics of the worn out and damaged head/valves attached). Also, upgraded torque converter while the engine's out, 3.55s and clutch pack, power steering pump and hoses, possibly motor mounts. It may also need the rotors turned and new pads on the rear... but that's cake in comparison with the rest. He's also looking into the possibility of an OBDII swap for tune-ability.

[79lincolnlover]

What's on the work order for Scott?

[sly]

the vic is still with Scott... looking forward to updates and getting it back all upgraded and nice.

took the push bar off the GM for the wife to drive and I'm driving the Mark until we get the vic back.

[79lincolnlover]

Rear glass signs FTW.

[sly]

As promised. Pics of the 88 with the lower moldings replaced (put back on).

Driver side:


Passenger side:


And new signs in the rear glass:

[sly]

yeah... they're replacements from Rock Auto. I still have the yellowed out stock ones though if anyone wants them

[79lincolnlover]

Looking good!
The lenses look very clear. Probably a Texas thing.

-ryan s.

He replaced the stock lenses.

[SVT98t]

Looking good!
The lenses look very clear. Probably a Texas thing.

-ryan s.