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One of the bolts that hold the caliper is sort of stripped. I have a tool to get it out but I need a replacement to put back. Dealer is no help as they do not carry them and my only option is to order a whole box of 10. I need one for front caliper. Do any of the regular stores carry them or...

I am looking for a caliper bolt (one of the two that hold caliper). Mine is stripped and dealer near me does not carry them. Actually, he told me that he could order a whole box of 10 but I would have to buy all. This is for 2001 Lincoln Continental. Front caliper bolt. Lincoln part # is...

I read the other post about replacing break pads and I think I could give it a try. The only problem is that I have read somewhere that you need a special tool that turns the caliper piston at the same time as it compresses it. Is that true? I can get the following parts at local AutoZone...

First hot day (Saturday) here in NJ and first real problem with my Lincoln. The A/C does not blow cold air. I have purchased recharge kit with leak sealant but I have no idea where the port to recharge is. I have found one on the driver side by the firewall that says something about evaporator...

Over the weekend I am going to install CD changer in my wife's 2001 Continental. This requires me to run the wire from the console compartment to the back of the radio. I know how to remove parts of the console to run the wire but have no idea where to start to get the radio out (or at least get...

I have 2001 Lincoln Continental with full console and Alpine stereo with CD controls. Unfortunately the car came with no CD changer (only radio and tape built into the headunit). I am browsing Ebay and they have a lot of CD changers for Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles. Unfortunately last two...

I need to clean (or replace) the cigarette plug in the center console (the one close to dash (not the one underneath the armrest). I think previous owner spilled coffee and right now it is all rusted and stuff. Do I need to remove center console in order to do that? If yes, anyone has a diagram...

Hi, If I were to get a painted replacement bumper for my 01 Conti, would I be able to replace it on my own? Does anybody know exactly how much work is involved? Do I need to lift the car or it can be done while the car is parked on a parking space in the front of the house? I am asking because...

Hi, I have my car serviced for not working seat and just few minutes ago I got a fax from a Lincoln dealer stating that besides that my car needs a lot of maintenance (fluids, filters, etc). Below is the price quote. The total looks high to me. Unfortunately, I do not have a mechanic near by to...

Hi, It is me again. I just got a used 01 Conti with only 54K miles. The engine works great (though a little too loud comparing to my two other cars), body is in fair shape (being parked outside). The car was mostly driven in the city with occasional highway trips on weekends. Everything works...

Hi, What is the name of the chrome part that sits over the grille on 01 Conti? I think it is attached to the hood and not the grille itself. This part has Lincoln logo embedded in it. Also, where can I find one (besides overcharging dealer)? Mine is horribly dented and chrome starts to peel...

Hi, I just purchased a 2001 Continental with center console and Alpine radio/cassette. Unfortunately, it does not have CD player/changer. Do you guys know how much work is involved in adding one and cost of required cables, etc? MP3 player with cassette adapter is out of the question here so...