Looking at a '97 LX next week. 111k miles. I have previous experience with a '92 4.6 2V and a '94 4.6 4V. Anything out of the ordinary to look for? Not just in regards to the motor but also anything particular to the Aeros? This would be a new DD, so it would need to be reliable.
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brake lines, idler arm, pitman arm, the plastic intake.....trouble spots i am aware of
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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Is this the nightmare car when it comes to replacing brake or fuel lines?Originally posted by Lincolnmania View PostComment
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Frame rot...especially near the front section of the passenger side frame rail. I have to get the frame on my '93 patched.'79 Continental Town Car
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fuel line replacement
I just had a fuel line replaced last week on the '93. Cost me almost $100...$69 of which was the shop's labour rate. Doing the work yourself will be cheaper but probably not much fun.Originally posted by torquelover View Post'79 Continental Town Car
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the 97 that i rebuilt for the townships new undercover car had stainless steel fuel lines, so no worries there.........need a bubble flare tool ($25) to do the brake lines on a 97
1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)
please be patient, rebuilding an empire!
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With my 97 I had the aluminum cross over intake so that was not an issue. But next to the #4 plug hole is the heater core hose, This nipple is brassed seated in the plastic intake. Watch for sticky or coolant there.
As most have said brake lines,frame rot and the usual fender and dog leg rot. Check the rockers too.
Having had the 2002 for 10 months now, I still miss my 97. As it referrers to this thread I dont miss it for an emotional attachment I miss is because I learned to trust it and it never left me stranded.
The TC drain plug was a plus.
Besides with the lower end torque of the NPI engine,Barking 1-2 after the Jmod was so easy
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I had recently had to replace the fuel fump on a 92 because the short lines from the plate of the pump rusted through before the quick fittings.....Look up there at the pump, and look at the AC lines also. Had to replace those on another older CV.Originally posted by Lincolnmania View Post
IMHO the 97 was the best year. They are lighter than the current year. They have aluminum hoods and trunks.Comment
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Even though '97 was supposedly heavier than, say, '92 and '93?2012 Mazda5 Touring | Finally working on the LTD again!
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