Forum: Technology
March 28th 09, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 981
2005 Escape Oil Pan Bolt Too Tightly Torqued
Actually when I tried to remove the bolt, I did not have a very long
wrench and perhaps I couldn't get enough torque to break the bolt
loose? Seemed like I did but I got a bit paranoid when I saw...
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Forum: Technology
March 28th 09, 01:01 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 17
Views: 981
2005 Escape Oil Pan Bolt Too Tightly Torqued
Recently tried to do my own oil change on my Escape. I tried to unbolt
the plug drain (15 mm bolt) and found that I couldn't budge the bolt.
I will bring it back to the mechanic who did the last oil...
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Forum: Technology
March 24th 09, 01:39 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 2
Views: 306
Oil Pan Drain Plug Bolt 05 Escape stuck
Tried to change the oil in my 05 Escape. This is the first time I
attempted to do an oil change on this vehicle. Previously, I had my
mechanic do the oil changes. I decided to attempt it myself to...
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Forum: Technology
March 17th 09, 12:43 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 379
95 Jeep Cheroke Rear Spring Problem
No, the shock itself is rotted, not the mounting interface.
Yes, it is a rust bucket but I like it.
On Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:15:07 -0500, "HLS" > wrote:
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Forum: Technology
March 17th 09, 12:41 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 379
95 Jeep Cheroke Rear Spring Problem
hock == shock. Sorry, this HP Pavillion Laptop has a crappy keyboard.
The rear shocks are pretty much shot. I never saw a shock absorber
that rusted out. This Jeep resided near the Atlantic Ocean,...
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 09, 09:57 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 379
95 Jeep Cheroke Rear Spring Problem
I just noticed that my rear leaf springs on my 95 Jeep are really
corroded bad. Some of those retainers that cover the rivets are rotted
off.
I have never had springs replaced before. Is this an...
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 09, 09:52 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 347
Grand Marquis Idler Arm Bolt Loosened?
Yes, they inspected everything. They are probably afraid of loosing
business, but I'm not blaming them, I think the body shop is the
culprit.
What really gets me is that my 18 year odl daughter is...
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 09, 02:41 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 347
Grand Marquis Idler Arm Bolt Loosened?
The steering was not sloppy until the bolt slipped out of the hole.
This is why I think that the second shop took off the bolt and didn't
bother to replace it. Again, the second shop was...
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Forum: Technology
March 15th 09, 12:14 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 347
Grand Marquis Idler Arm Bolt Loosened?
The car handled great before the idler arm became disconnected. Yes it
is one of those castellated nut with cotter pin. My mechanic told me
that the bolt is press fit into the idler arm and since...
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Forum: Technology
March 14th 09, 04:31 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 7
Views: 347
Grand Marquis Idler Arm Bolt Loosened?
Big Disaster: I reently had suspension work doen to my Grand Marquis,
about 3 months ago. Yesterd my 18 year old daughter tells me that the
car steers terrible. I crawled underneath the car and...
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Forum: Technology
January 25th 09, 06:17 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 0
Views: 230
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Forum: Technology
January 25th 09, 04:08 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 447
Final Price to Repair Gran Marquis Frame etc
I'm not sure why these guys don't want to bother getting used parts.
Seems like it would be agood idea, but I'm guessing that they don't
want to take the time to look for used parts
On Sat, 24 Jan...
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Forum: Technology
January 24th 09, 02:38 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 5
Views: 447
Final Price to Repair Gran Marquis Frame etc
I recently posted ere about my 98 Gran Marquis accident that bent the
frame. The damage caused the driver side front wheel to bend in at the
top out at the bottom.
The frame was bent near the upper...
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Forum: Technology
January 5th 09, 04:54 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
98 Grand Marquis has Bent Frame, How much to Fix?
Thanks for your reply, Bill. The hood opens and closes okay. No miss
alignment there. All dorors open and cloe okay. My brother (who is
also my mechanic) had the car towed to a good body shop. The...
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Forum: Technology
January 2nd 09, 03:29 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Technology
January 1st 09, 11:18 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Technology
January 1st 09, 10:26 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
98 Grand Marquis has Bent Frame, How much to Fix?
Yah I meant that but what happens to the place where they attach the
chain or what ever they use. My brother ordered the new upper conrol
arm before he realized the frame was bent. He says he won't...
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Forum: Technology
January 1st 09, 03:25 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
98 Grand Marquis has Bent Frame, How much to Fix?
RK Thanks for the input.
How do they actually pull the frame?
I'm actually a mechanical engineer with a stress analysis background
so I know a lt about yielding materials, for instance, standard...
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Forum: Technology
December 31st 08, 11:42 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
98 Grand Marquis has Bent Frame, How much to Fix?
Yes, I'll get an estimate and post it. I have no idea how high it can
be.
I do know that my daughter is lucky she didn't get seriously injured
and it's a good thing she was driving a big car like...
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Forum: Technology
December 31st 08, 07:48 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
98 Grand Marquis has Bent Frame, How much to Fix?
The problem with junking the car and buying an equialent one is that
for $2,000 I will probably get a car that need lots of repairs. This
car has new tires, brakes, tie rods, ball joints. If I buy a...
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Forum: Technology
December 31st 08, 05:44 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,104
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Forum: Technology
December 29th 08, 11:10 PM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 8
Views: 626
98 Gran Marquis Accident Bent Wheel
It turns out that th only thing wrong is a bent upper control arm.
On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:31:05 -0600, Paul > wrote:
>m wrote:
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Forum: Technology
December 28th 08, 04:20 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,637
So who is at fault for this accident
On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:08:17 -0500, Nate Nagel >
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Forum: Technology
December 28th 08, 04:09 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,637
So who is at fault for this accident
On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:58:39 -0500, Nate Nagel >
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>m wrote:
>> On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:41:29 -0500, Nate Nagel >
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Forum: Technology
December 28th 08, 03:55 AM Posted to rec.autos.tech
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Replies: 31
Views: 1,637
So who is at fault for this accident
On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:41:29 -0500, Nate Nagel >
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>m wrote:
>> On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:21:12 -0500, Nate Nagel >
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