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#2245 of 3244 slight 'nudging' feeling at all speeds by garydale Apr 29, 2004 (9:28 pm)
95 GM 60k, car has real slight 'nudging or bumping' feeling from about 25-70 at steady speeds with overdrive on or off. Notice the most on real smooth road. Revs up smooth from idle and doesnt cough or sputter on acceleration. Just had Motorcraft plugs and Motorcraft wires installed, trans and TC oil changed and trans has all the updates. Shifts fine. Transmission man thinks its a miss. Ford tech scanned, says everything checks out with no CEL or vacuum leaks. Double checked plug wires and coil holes. Gas milage down 3 MPG........................Anyone ever have this problem? Thinking maybe replace both coil packs next? Seems like whatever it is it isnt showing up on any tests.
#2246 of 3244 shot in the dark by hotrodlincoln1 Apr 30, 2004 (6:38 am)
Have you cleaned your EGR valve and passages lately? 60k is a little early for EGR related problems, but if you drive easy it could be possible. EGR malfunctions can be noticable to the driver before they get bad enough to set off a code. Replies to this message: garydale (Apr 30, 2004 9:32 pm)
#2247 of 3244 Re: shot in the dark [hotrodlincoln1 #2246] by garydale Apr 30, 2004 (9:32 pm)
Replying to: hotrodlincoln1 (Apr 30, 2004 6:38 am) Ford tech said EGR stuff OK. I'll ask him again if EGR could show these symptoms. Hes out of town for a week till I see him again. Originally diagnosed misfire on #8. Had a definite miss. After two sets of plugs and plug wires ( big miss gone but little nudging remains. Drives me crazy as car always ran 100% beautiful.Car still starts and runs normal except for slight nudging feeling.Each mourning when I put it in reverse and back out I feel a split second (miss? shake? or vibration?) .................................................................- .....I was thinking maybe problem still has to do with #8, either Coil pack or injector. Dont know symptoms of weak coil or bad injector to focus on one or the other????? Figure its gonna cost another $100 for anybody to look at it so figured maybe I'd throw a $100 at it first. After 2 mechanics and trans man, now I got the ball again. Thanks for response
#2248 of 3244 98 GM trans clunk/startup valve by dadoctor May 06, 2004 (7:09 pm)
Greetings. I have a 98 GM with 95K miles.   1) Trans clunk...When I drive up a hill above 35,trans slips/clunks. On level ground, it seems generally ok. I had the trans fluid changed recently prior to a trip to FL. Prior to this, the trans was fine, but the fluid was black. After the service(oil change place), the trans behaves this way. Any thoughts on next steps? Take it to a dealer? Was the repair incomplete?   2) Several months back, upon cold startup, the engine would die. I had to use both feet until the engine warmed up. After taking it to a dealer, the engine needed new plugs, a new startup valve, (and something else related). Other than the trans, the engine seems great.   3) Sometimes, when I turn hard left to park, the steering makes a strange noise. Do I need a ball joint replacement? Mahalo(Hawaiin for many special thanks) Replies to this message: dadoctor (May 06, 2004 7:10 pm)
#2249 of 3244 Re: 98 GM trans clunk/startup valve [dadoctor #2248] by dadoctor May 06, 2004 (7:10 pm)
Replying to: dadoctor (May 06, 2004 7:09 pm) Regarding 3), the last item requiring replacement was the egr valve.
#2250 of 3244 New CV owner by postmamzz May 09, 2004 (7:23 pm)
Thanks to all the regulars on this site who helped me solidify my decision to buy a 1996 grandma driven CV. The car seems very solid in all respects and has had regular oil changes etc. Seeing how it has almost 100K on it I want to do some preventive maintenance right away to ensure long life and to prevent any breakdowns. After reading these posts, I know I need to have the tranny flushed and serviced (very slight shudder when powering up a hill at around 40 mph). What would you guys suggest next as far as PM? belts, hoses, rear end? Any suggestions from experienced CV/GM owners would be much appreciated. Thanks.
#2251 of 3244 Differential at 100,000 by jsylvester May 09, 2004 (8:19 pm)
Ford recommends replacing the rear differential fluid every 100,000 miles, or immediately if the rear end was ever submerged in water.   It is a fairly easy service - any Chiltons manual will show how to do it.   On the transmission fluid service, make sure the torque converter is drained as well, and that the newer Mercron V synthetic fluid is used. Ford covers it's butt from potential leakage problems by not recommending it for pre-96 (I think) transmissions, but it will work with no problems.   Other than a few sensors now and then, just keep up the maintenance, and the car is golden.
#2252 of 3244 starting problem by 2k1olds May 12, 2004 (2:02 am)
My dad has a 99 Grand Marquis that cranks but will not turn over. The car gave no warning and it had to be towed in. Fuel pump?, filter?. Anyone else had this problem? Replies to this message: hotrodlincoln1 (May 13, 2004 11:56 am) joe3716 (Jul 22, 2005 11:05 am) joe3716 (Jul 26, 2005 4:49 pm) mr5x5 (Aug 19, 2005 12:15 pm) harmar2 (Aug 20, 2005 7:55 pm) joe3716 (Aug 25, 2005 10:21 am) and 1 more...
#2253 of 3244 Re: starting problem [2k1olds #2252] by hotrodlincoln1 May 13, 2004 (11:56 am)
Replying to: 2k1olds (May 12, 2004 2:02 am) When you turn the key, can you hear the fuel pump cycle? If not, start with the inertia switch. This is meant to be a safety feature that shuts fuel off in the event of an accident, but sometimes they get tripped when hitting a bump or in other rough driving. I've never had to mess with mine, but I believe access to the switch is in the trunk. The shop manual should have detailed instructions for resetting it.   If the fuel filter hasn't been changed, it's not a bad idea to change it. If they haven't moved it, it should be located on the inboard side of the passenger side frame rail forward of the rear tire.   If you determine that the fuel system is working, the next step is to check for spark and troubleshoot the ignition system as needed.
#2254 of 3244 My 1997 Crown Victoria by henry_c May 15, 2004 (3:48 pm)
Question. I have Four Catalytic converters on my Vic and I am wondering are they Really necessary to have Four of them? Can I have two taken off and still pass smog. I know it will change my horsepower and my fuel consumption. But how much would it change the horsepower and fuel consumption. My Vic runs great. but that model year only came with 190 hp on the 4.6 . I have a K&N air filter on it and am planning on having the exhaust system changed next month to dual exhaust. Suggestions on the Catalytic converter issue and would it be better to have dual exhaust Or a single exhaust with a three chamber muffler and two inch tip? Oh, and the car has 100,600 miles on her. Well maintained.   Henry Replies to this message: hotrodlincoln1 (May 20, 2004 12:23 pm) henry_c (Jun 04, 2004 4:36 pm)

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