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    Gen 1 factory HID ballast mounting points

    Hello! Where is the factory Gen 1 HID ballast mounted, does it use the same bracket as Gen 2? I can't find any info online, that would be great if someone may have a photo. Thanks!
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    No instrument lights in my "new" '93

    Hello again after a long break from Mark VIII related problems :D I got a low miles (29K) 1993 Mark VIII, everything works great except the instrument illumination. The message center and EATC displays go dim with lights switch on, but EATC buttons along with gauge cluster are completely dark...
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    How to disable/disconnect shift interlock in Gen 2?

    Hello! My Mark VIII will have to pass inspection soon and I'll have to mod my tail lights again to have separate amber turn signals in the rear and brake lights that don't blink along with turn signals (I'm usually going back to US specs after inspection ;)). It's pretty easy to separate turn...
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    WTB: 1997-98 Mark VIII smog pump

    Hello! I'm looking for a smog pump for my '97 LSC, preferably from very low miles car or NOS, part#: F6LE-9A486-BD It's no longer available from Ford. My Mark VIII has 82K miles and the pump just started to make strange noises. Thanks! Mariusz...
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    Gen 2 front bumper cover nylon rivets part number?

    Hi! I have to remove front bumper in my LSC and I'd like to reinstall it in the right way :) Do you know the part number of nylon rivets (3 on each side) that attach bumper cover to the black bracket? I found N803043-S for the Gen 1 is it the same rivet as for Gen 2? Thanks in advance for help!
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    Brake fluid type & vacuum brake bleeding in '97 LSC

    Hello! I finally got vacuum brake bleeder and already used it in some older vehicles without ABS with good results. I was wondering if it will work well in ABS/TCS system in my Mark VIII? I'm not sure which fluid I should use, I thought about ATE Super Blue Racing DOT4, but there's also ATE...
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    Transmission dipstick tube part number ('97 LSC)

    Hello! Do you know what's the factory part number for 4R70W dipstick tube? I'm ordering all OEM parts from Tasca, but their online catalog doesn't show the dipstick tube. Thanks! Mariusz...
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    Rear shocks replacement went wrong

    Hello! I've replaced rear shocks in my LSC few days ago, but while doing this I did one thing wrong and now I wonder if I haven't mess up anything. I removed upper shock mount nuts on the left side and stared to lift the rear of the car to remove the wheel and gain access to the lower shock...
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    Which fuse(s) in Power Distribution Box under the hood get power only with key ON

    Hello! I have to install DRL module in my "new" '97 Mark VIII LSC. I'd like to use fuse bypass to get +12 power to the DRL module relay without cutting any wires, but I don't know which fuses get power whith key ON. I'm avoiding cutting and splicing wires in this car and I hope they will...
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    WTB: '85-92 Mark VII fuel level sending unit E5LY-9275-B

    Hello! I'm looking for fuel level sending unit for my '87 Continental, it's the same as in '85-92 Mark VII or '87-88 T-bird/Cougar with digital gauge cluster. The one in my car has cracked circuit board: Thanks in advance for help! Mariusz...
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    WTB: 1997-98 LSC center neon tail lamp with Toreador Red trim

    Hello! I'm lookng for a complete assembly in very good/perfect condition or just lower moulding not dented or bent with nice paint. The lower moulding in my car slid to the left and got bent hitting against the left tail lamp. Dunno why I haven't noticed it, it was OK the day before. Now all...
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    The LSC is not leveled - can I adjust height sensors?

    Hello! The left front corner is a little higher than the rignt front and it looks like it's making right rear sit lower than the left side. I'm sure all four corners are going up to ride height and down to curb height, but the front left is too high. I was wondering if it's possible to adjust...
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    Front LCA to air shock bolt part number?

    Hi! What's the LCA to air shock bolt (with flag) factory part numer? Is it still available at the dealer? Is it the same as T-bird bolt? I took the new LSC to the shop for lower control arm replacement and they had to cut these bolts off. They will use similar bolts in place, but I want the...
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    1987 Continental - instrument cluster died

    Hi! I took my '87 Continental out of the storage cos the weather was nice, drove it around the city and when I was driving back to the garage the instrument cluser died and won't light up anymore. Message center works well only the whole electronic gauge cluster is off, do you know what may be...
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    1987 Continental and 1997 LSC production/sales numbers

    Hi! I'm going to register all my Lincolns as cars collection here in Poland and I need to provide production numbers of my 1987 Continental Givenchy and 1997 Mark VIII LSC. I know the production number of all '97 Mark VIII but where I can find LSC counted separately? Do you know where I can...
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    Frozen Ivory '97 Base Mark VIII

    It happened here for the first time in over 50 years. It was about 20-30F night/day and raining all the time. My Mark VIII is covered with over quarter inch of ice! I stared it up and tried to unfreeze it, that's why there isn't too much ice on the hood. Ivory Mark VIII stays outside because I...
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    How to prevent Mark VIII rust (especially rocker panels)

    Hello! Finally after a few weeks of shipping from Houston, TX, I picked up my "new" '97 LSC from port in Bremerhaven, Germany and drove it home to Krakow, PL. It's in perfect condition inside-out with only 80K miles (was 75K in October). The main reason I got it was that fixing my '97 Mark...
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    "The LSC trip 2012" - how about Mark VIII meetup near Grand Canyon (Oct 14)?

    "The LSC trip 2012" - how about Mark VIII meetup near Grand Canyon (Oct 14)? Hi! We are coming to US for our honeymoon trip on October 8 and we will be traveling our "new" Mark VIII LSC from San Antonio to Las Vegas. I thought that maybe we could meet other Mark VIII fans during our trip...
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    WTB: Gen 2 front license plate bracket (preferably in Torreador Red)

    Hi! I'm looking for front license plate bracket for my new '97 Mark VIII LSC. Preferably in Torreador Red, but can be other color too. Shipping to 78250. Thanks, Mariusz...
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    Cylinder COP died, should I change oil after 12 miles drive?

    Hi! One of the COP's in my Mark VIII died on my way back home today, so I drove the car this way for next 12 miles (around 38-40mph at 1500rmp). Read the codes, it was #3 cylinder misfiring, so I've replaced the COP and everything is fine now. I was just wondering if I should worry about oil...
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