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#895 of 3244 Valve Adjustment by q1q May 05, 2001 (6:54 pm)
My 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis LX has 126,000 miles on it and about 4,000 miles ago I had a rebuilt engine put into it. Ever since then I have heard a sound that sounds like a diesel engine coming from my engine, and it soulds like its on the passenger side of the engine (left from when you look at it from the front). I had the lifters replaced and that didn't solve the problem. I also had the Mass Air Flow sensor checked along with my entire electrical system. My friend who is an at home mechanic who specializes in older Escorts and his early 90's Explorer says it sounds like the valve lashings need adjustment. Does a Marquis/CV need to have a valve adjustment, or does it sould like my problem lies somewhere else. ANY suggestions would be much appreciated.
#896 of 3244 grand marquis rides like a basketball by dayton2 May 06, 2001 (1:28 pm)
slinger31 thanks for the info. I'm glad it worked out for you. I am waiting for a technical rep to contact me. They keep telling me it's not a safety problem so there is nothing they can do. I would love my money back so I can buy anything but a Ford/Mercury product. It seems my problem isn't from the engine. I've been told it's the new size tires from 1997 on up. They went from 15" to 16". That combined with rear wheel drive, makes the car ride like a basketball over bumps of any kind. Anyone thinking of a 2001 Grand Marquis?? Pay attention to the ride and handling. They're not like they used to be.
#897 of 3244 Not recommended by harim17 May 10, 2001 (11:49 am)
Last year I purchased a 2000 GM. In the April 2001 Consumer Reports annual auto issue, page 75, Used Cars To Avoid, 2000 CV's and GM's are listed. Can anyone tell my why ???
#898 of 3244 by rea98d May 10, 2001 (11:57 am)
You're gonna listen to a bunch of Martha Stewarts who judge coffee makers and matresses for a living when it comes to cars? Take care of that car and it should get you well past 150,000-200,000 miles with few problems.
#899 of 3244 kinley/Mobil 1 Oil Prices by 427435 May 10, 2001 (3:59 pm)
I've been getting Mobil l engine oil for $3.49/qt. at Walmart and just bought 5 cases of Mobil 1 ATF for $4.29/qt. I buy the ATF at a Mobil distributor/bulk dealer in a small rural town near where I live.
#900 of 3244 Trailer tow with Marquis? by oneover2wit May 10, 2001 (5:20 pm)
Contemplating vehicle purchase to tow small travel trailer. Can a 98 Gran Marq LS be equipped to do this. If so, what would be the max trailer or tongue weight?
#901 of 3244 Not Recommended by ron35 May 11, 2001 (5:52 am)
There doesn't appear to be any logic to what consumer reports has done with their recommendations. For the past 3 or 4 years, at least, they have classified the CV and GM as recommended buys. To turn around 1 year later and say it is not recommended as a 1 year old used car does not add up especially for a vehicle which has remained relatively unchanged over the years.
#902 of 3244 oneover2wit and towing by kinley May 11, 2001 (8:46 am)
Install rear air shocks if not already present. Install a 10,000 lb. transmission cooler and Install a Class III weight distributing hitch. Tongue weight = 10% of the towed vehicle. Keep an eye & nose on the tranny fluid and look into installing an extra heavy duty turn signal flasher. Have Fun.
#903 of 3244 Kinleys word on Merc tow by oneover2wit May 13, 2001 (3:29 pm)
Thanks. I'll have to figure just how "small" that trailer has to be.
#904 of 3244 Leaving TBird for CV: ...good idea?? by sandy_8 May 13, 2001 (4:30 pm)
Hi all, glad I found this board. I just got rid of my V8 Tbird (bought new) because of the endless transmission troubles (started at about 20K), and lastly the knob on the side of the gear shaft sticking so hard I couldn't even push it in and get the gear off parking mode. I lately have had to get rid of car payments in a hurry so that is the main reason why I sold my '97 Tbird most of all. I've been stuck in a rental car for 4 days now and desperately looking for something to replace my car. I am tall and safety paranoid, and I hate small cars and won't be caught dead in anything weighing less than 3,000 lbs. Becuse of my bad experience with the Tbird, I would have sworn any Ford off until I came to this board. Roominess and safety are top on my list of must haves, and I have resigned myself to let go of the nice sport look when I let go of the Tbird. My urgent need for the next 2 or 3 years is to get a personal car that is highly reliable (66 miles a day) and big and safe, and PAID FOR the second I put the key in the ignition. Budget is $5,000 or so maximum. I suddenly find myself thinking about getting a CV 94 to fit my budget and needs, but I am scared I'll get into the same trouble I just let go of with the Tbird. I miss the 4.6 V8 and would love to get it back, but I certainly don't want the transmission and other troubles that came with it back. Am I making a mistake by considering a CV? Is the transmission system exactly the same in Tbirds and CVs? Is the CV a good choice for what I want? I need an interim car that won't let me down or cost too much in repairs for 3 years or so, so I can save up for the next, newer car of choice.Any feedback appreciated. Being without a car is hell.

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