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#118 of 207 Re: [99towncarexec] by robkstone Nov 30, 2008 (12:55 pm)
Replying to: 99towncarexec (Nov 26, 2008 11:26 am) Hey guys: I'm back after a nice 300 mile round trip for Thanksgiving. The car performed flawlessly-It's a great car(99' Lincoln Town Car Signature Touring Edition) for long trips as it's quiet and gives a nice ride. When you get out after a long trip you're not too tired as you would be in the those small 4 cyl. foreign jobs.   The good news is that it's been raining hard here today and I'm happy to report that the repair to the fresh air vent seems to have worked since I haven't seen any leaks nor felt any more moisture on my carpets. A few things on the repair-it's important to secure the rubber gasket on the first piece you remove as well(this is the piece that rests on the windshield and is the first line of defense for allowing any water in. Mine was loose so I reattached it. I also made sure the two long black screws that hold it on are firmly connected and I even replaced the rectangular white plastic grommets which they press into on the body. So hopefully this will do it for awhile-by the way, after the carpets get wet, prepare yourself for a long time before they dry out if you don't get them up and dry them out with fans,etc.
#119 of 207 by 99towncarexec Nov 30, 2008 (1:12 pm)
Good news!!I went on a long trip to Jersey myself all in one day which dried the carpets out.Now,it's beginning to snow and will rain later so lets see if my door plug clean out worked!Glad yours is fixed!
#120 of 207 good to hear by robkstone Nov 30, 2008 (2:00 pm)
hey man-all of that detective work really paid off and you didn't have to pay anyone either!
#121 of 207 by 99towncarexec Nov 30, 2008 (7:56 pm)
Yea,I went out there and felt a wet rug up behind the brake pedal and in the middle-which is the usual spot.I'm wondering if it is the windshield leaking down or something.I'll see how soaked it is in the morning. Replies to this message: robkstone (Dec 01, 2008 5:02 am)
#122 of 207 Looking to buy TC by georgehughes35 Nov 30, 2008 (8:34 pm)
I want to know what to look for when investigating used TC's. Specifically these water problems. I am definitely buying a 2003-2007 TC, signature LTD. Besides a clean carfax report and a smashing test drive what signs can I look for with respect to these water leaks (air filter, really?).   Any recommendations would be appreciated.   Oh and any haters out there who want to recommend a Avalon or something save it. I have been test driving for quite sometime. Replies to this message: robkstone (Dec 01, 2008 5:00 am)
#123 of 207 by 99towncarexec Nov 30, 2008 (8:47 pm)
Well George,feel the floors first off.lol.Look under the hood,passenger side bottom of the windshield.There's a black grate there.Make sure it's all free of leaves and stuff.Hard to see a leak that doesn't want to be seen!!Like in my 99.Also open all the doors.At the bottom of each door are black plugs-pull them out and see if any water drains.That's a biggy.There was a whole bunch inside my front door panel that came out when I pulled that door plug.I assume that the newer then 99 TC's have the same things in the door.
#124 of 207 Re: Looking to buy TC [georgehughes35] by robkstone Dec 01, 2008 (5:00 am)
Replying to: georgehughes35 (Nov 30, 2008 8:34 pm) According to Ralka, even newer TC's have the leaking problem, so be careful-look for signs of stains on the carpet, especially on the passenger side front & rear- Look under the car to see if the rubber drain plugs are intact and not off, like someone took them out so the carpets can dry. Look at the rails for the seats-do they have any surface rust like they've been exposed to moisture? That would be a tell tale sign that the car has been leaking for awhile. Does the car come with up to date service records? Carfax, definitely helpful but not all accidents are reported- look carefully for overspray, "fisheyes" in the paint, mismatched color, to indicate any bodywork. I also like the Designer series in the newer Town Cars. Nice interiors. Good luck- I think they're one of the best bargains out there if you buy them right.
#125 of 207 Re: [99towncarexec] by robkstone Dec 01, 2008 (5:02 am)
Replying to: 99towncarexec (Nov 30, 2008 7:56 pm) don't forget in this climate without removing the carpet or getting it up so you can dry it out with a fan, it's going to take a lot of time to dry. You sure it's not wet from before?
#126 of 207 by 99towncarexec Dec 01, 2008 (5:18 am)
don't forget in this climate without removing the carpet or getting it up so you can dry it out with a fan, it's going to take a lot of time to dry. You sure it's not wet from before? Well,it felt dry the other day after my 8 hour trip back and forth from Jersey.I'll see how it is this morning and report in.
#127 of 207 Re: Ralka - a question [euphonium] by ralka Dec 01, 2008 (2:17 pm)
Replying to: euphonium (Nov 25, 2008 9:33 am) euphonium Lincolns are good just pay attention to tell tale signs of moisture mostly town cars. jags i don't deal much with as they usually resolve all issues internally at the dealership . if i were to look for a higher end car i would base it on more mechanical and performance reviews and comments. any car can leak and many do. but many don't. a lot of time the higher the price tag the harder to work on good luck Replies to this message: euphonium (Dec 01, 2008 10:17 pm)

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