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  1. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Hello All, Just a quick update to let you know that i was able to put in the second air shock about a week ago and so far so good. The system is holding air and everything seem OK. Thank you for all your help...
  2. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Ride Problem ?

    Yes. you can adjust the height. loosen the sensor mount and move it up or down. i think you need to move up to lower the car. see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz1wCCvIJ1I
  3. 1998MarkVIII

    3 row performance radiator - will it fit?

    Since its winter, i do not expect to see much of a difference. The real test will be this summer... :cool: Y.
  4. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Updates: The warranty company approved one bag. they require the work to be done by the shop and they have a low ($60/h) labor rate. Since I also needed and new power steering pump (covered), it looks like I will break even and have had the shop (local Ford dealer) do the work. I have decided...
  5. 1998MarkVIII

    3 row performance radiator - will it fit?

    3 row performance radiator - Fits OK! Just a quick update to let you all know that I have put in a 3 row performance radiator: KKS Motorsports Aluminum Radiator For 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII V8 The fit was OK. I had to move an AC hose a bit. The biggest issue was that i needed longer bolts...
  6. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    thanks Mike, I told them to check into the Westar front shocks from Autozone. (per ranchodenieve's post) I hope they are good.
  7. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Just a quick update. I replaced the relay, checked the compressor and replaced the solenoids. No improvement. I took the car into my local Ford dealership and asked them to check the bags. They found a small tear in the pass side bag. They are now getting approval from the extend warranty...
  8. 1998MarkVIII

    3 row performance radiator - will it fit?

    Hello All, It looks like i will be needing a new radiator. After looking around I found a 3 row performance radiator: KKS Motorsports Aluminum Radiator For 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII V8 The price is right and the reviews seem good and the price is right. My question is will it fit? The...
  9. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Thank you Mike, I have a spare set of mounts that I got too busy to install last summer. This is busy spelled "lazy." The car is still parked and it looks like i may have gone down about 1" since yesterday. I am now hoping that the bags are bad since these are covered under my extended...
  10. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Thank you Andrew, I just checked the system again. The front end takes a long time to rise and the compressor sound "sick" and not in good way. I inspected and spray tested passenger side air shock and has a few minor surface cracks in the rubber. The system seems to hold air for as long a s...
  11. 1998MarkVIII

    Air Shock Troubleshooting and Rough Ride

    Hello All, I know that this has been asked many times and I have looked at many of the responses, but I am finding it hard to know where to look first. Symptoms: Slow to raise the front end. I have taken to waiting for the front to come up before pulling out. Check air ride message comes on...
  12. 1998MarkVIII

    $25, 000 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII (not mine)

    check out this article: 735 horsepower 1998 Lincoln Mark VIII http://jalopnik.com/for-25-000-would-you-like-to-wake-up-next-to-this-199-1797376574
  13. 1998MarkVIII

    Oil filter adapter gasket?

    I did the valve covers on my 1996 Cougar. So I totally understand. I had to customize some sockets. i ended up using screwdriver sockets with a mini ratchet. there is no space between the cover and the side of the engine bay. Also needed to take out the wiper assembly... Fun times!:frown-blue:
  14. 1998MarkVIII

    Oil filter adapter gasket?

    Hello All, It looks like I have several small oil leaks. The first seems to be from the Oil filter adapter gasket or oil pressure sensor. I found several threads that describe the process of removing the filter then the 4 x 10mm bolts through “the sway bar links?” Does anyone have any...
  15. 1998MarkVIII

    Recover Visor

    LOL :rolleyes:
  16. 1998MarkVIII

    Recover Visor

    Thank you Mike, you have given me some confidence that I can do this without destroying it.. Has anyone tried using a soft leather in place of the headliner nylon?
  17. 1998MarkVIII

    Recover Visor

    Hello All, I have been wondering how hard it would be to recover visors on my Mark. I found this thread and photo http://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?39619-Visor-bracket&p=261654#post261654 and seems to show that the visor splits into two and that the material in held...
  18. 1998MarkVIII

    LED Running Lights

    I have not full explored when everything turns on or off in Auto mode, but I have it on by default and it seems to work well.
  19. 1998MarkVIII

    LED Running Lights

    Thank you All, Tony, your cars look great. I used the same bumbler light setup on my Cougar. Steve, I still do not understand why DRLs are not standard on All US vehicles. I especially do understand why 20% or more of drivers in my area do not know to turn on their lights in the fog, rain...
  20. 1998MarkVIII

    LED Running Lights

    Hello All, For safety, I like to have daytime running lights on all my cars. Its always much safer if other cars can see you coming. I have found that that LED COB are a great, inexpensive way to do this. (6.5” long) and very bright. I initially thought about mounting these on the lower part...
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