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I jacked the back of the car up a few times, nothing changed, so I got the car running so I could better position it for removing the rear wheels. I put my foot on the brake so I could move it out of park....then the compressor cut in and filled the rear bags. Don't know what it was but...

It's a '94. Car has been sitting for about a year. It is totally slammed in the rear, but the front bags inflate just fine. Message center is not showing anything. I replaced the rear shock bushings a few years ago and replaced the front upper control arms about a year ago. I don't know if...

Just thought I'd share this since Rock Auto has a bunch of parts on sale. How about a brake rotor for $8.20! http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1188525&m=wc&l=en&html=true .

I've got the control arms done, now I'm replacing the rear shock rubbers. When that's done I'll take it for a drive.

Well, after much hammering I finally got those stinking ball joints loose. Then came the arduous task of accessing that stinking nut under the master cylinder. No amount of wishful thinking was helping, so it came time for desperate measures. I got out my hole saw and made a new access next to...

I can't see any reason for it to not just pop out. The shaft of the ball joint is not tapered, it is captured by the bolt in the groove. On another note, I paid close to $100.00 for the factory manual, and can't find a single page regarding removal of the control arms. I've gotten better...

Having no fun so far trying to undo those nicely placed bolts and now have run into a snag trying to get the ball joint out of the spindle. Bolt is out but the ball joint refuses to budge. Hammered on the bottom, pickle fork on top. Spread the "slot". Am I missing something, or do I need a...

Oops, forgot I posted this, hence my belated thanks for your replies. Also wanted to mention that Rock Auto refunded the purchase price of the motor (not the shipping, tho) and let me keep the "wrong" motor. Nice folks to deal with.

The passenger door power window motor in my 94 packed it in so I decided to order a new one. Got a good deal on one from Rock Auto. Wholesaler closeout for $21.00. Unfortunately the motor they sent is wrong. It is totally backwards to mine, as if it should fit the drivers side. I called Rock...

I got an e-mail from Rock Auto, regarding discounted prices on wholesaler closeouts, thoght I would share it. Some good deals to be had. Plus, the word "closeout" leads me to beleive that some of these parts will be discontinued...

I am no expert on this subject but I do know that when I unplugged the IAC valve on my '94, the idle returned to normal. The engine did not die. It just ran like crap until it warmed up. I would have to think the throttle blade is closing too far. While I'm here I should mention this. I had my...

I had an intermittent 'chirping' noise from under the hood which I determined to be either the belt or one of the pullies. I slackened off the belt and found the idler pulley was toast. I replaced it and the noise went away. For about a day. I then removed the belt and checked the other pullies...

I am also addicted to stainless steel. Luckily, there is a company that fulfills my habit. They have almost every fastener you can think of in s.a.e. and metric. They also carry ARP grade 8 as well as there own. Check it out: http://www.totallystainless.com/

Here's a pic I stole from Arnott's E-Bay page. $99.95 a pair. That's a good price. I am ordering some today.

I'm just looking for a stock replacement. This ain't no race car. The Dorman balancer fits a multitude of mod motors, including the '94 Lincoln Town Car-4.6L (281 CID). They say it is 6 7/8" diameter, 1 3/4" wide. I measured my balancer, it is also 6 7/8" in diameter. I wonder what the...