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3244 messages, Last post on Aug 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
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75,000 miles, and your description sounds like the little cheap piece of foam that was called, I believe, the "breather element", which was changed every time the air filter was changed...it only cost a dollar at the time, but it sure was filthy/greasy if not changed for a few years...is that it, only now called something hi-tech, to sound more important???...is a new one a dollar???...
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Replying to: marsha7 (Sep 04, 2007 12:08 pm) It's between the air filter container (box) and the intake manifold. Parts and labor = approximately $100.00 depending on the shop. The "breather element" that was filthy/greasy may be what I call the Air filter and that should be changed every 30,000. Try a new AF and that may cure your problem. If not, a MAF may be in your future. Good Luck, Euphonium 
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I have a '00 Crown Vic Interceptor with 112k miles. I've had the car since January when it had 109k miles on it. As you can tell, I don't drive it a whole lot, but since about May, I've had a miss or jerking in it when accelerating. It has come and gone, but recently it has gotten worse. I've had it to the garage twice and have replaced the plug boots, and only once has the check engine light came on, which was the gas cap. Since, no light, but the car is still missing. My guess is it could be the torque converter going out. Under heavy acceleration it lags and jerks lightly. Under light acceleration it jerks hard, especially when going up a hill. Any other ideas?
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Replying to: idntnvu (Sep 07, 2007 7:38 pm) Ron |
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I'm thinking about buying a 1999 Grand Marquis, with less than 40,000 miles. Is there anything I need to look out for, or if I do buy it, is there anything I need to have done to it right away like changing the timing belt? You all have a great forum here, people seem to really love their GM's and CV's!
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Replying to: tismyself (Sep 09, 2007 1:25 pm) Second, change the transmission fluid, filter, and drain the turbine. Dropping the pan will enable the tech to clean out any filings and clutch residue. If you intend to drive this unit for many more miles and/or years, refill the tranny with Mercon V. It is a semi synthetic oil, but spendy, however worth it if you are going to retain the car. At 40,000 check out the fuel and air filters & replace if necessary. Safe Driving to you.
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Replying to: tismyself (Sep 09, 2007 1:25 pm) Second, you will be so happy to own a car which comes closet to the Rolls Royce in classic great lines which do not change with each year's passing fashion fads. Third, you will be extremely comfortable in your MGM. Fourth, you will not be so conspicuous when pushing the redline to 90 mph. Fifth, people will show you great respect on the road, because you will look like a Fed or maybe a State representative and you can always park at the airport in the departure lane. Best of luck with your almost "new" MGM. Sincerely, The Legendary Danny O'Doul* *The leading authority on the MGM Ultra-rare Park Lane edition. |
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Replying to: tismyself (Sep 09, 2007 1:25 pm)
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Replying to: thekozman1 (Jun 19, 2001 4:22 am) |
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