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by BLUECOLLAR
Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:13 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Brakes Lock Up
Replies: 7
Views: 722

Brakes Lock Up

Field, it doesn't sound to me like the brakes were actually "locked up". When I hear "locked up", I think of the wheels being locked and not releasing. I think your problem may be a booster problem. Check out this link on my site: http://www.americanairsuspension.com/BRAKES%20MK%...
by BLUECOLLAR
Wed May 05, 2004 7:16 pm
Forum: Suppliers, Vendors, Feedback, & Part Cross Reference
Topic: AIR SUSPENSION PARTS
Replies: 2
Views: 440

AIR SUSPENSION PARTS

Thanks Dereck!

JFYI, the rear air struts for '90-'94 Continentals are on special this month!
$125 each.
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Apr 06, 2004 5:38 am
Forum: Suppliers, Vendors, Feedback, & Part Cross Reference
Topic: AIR SUSPENSION PARTS
Replies: 2
Views: 440

AIR SUSPENSION PARTS

Hello, my name is Eddie Spinks and I am the owner Of American Air Suspension. I was a Ford/Lincoln Suspension Certified Technician for over 15 years when I decided to go on my own in '99 and make a better mouse trap. Just to let you know, I sell remanufactured air struts for the '88-'94 Continentals...
by BLUECOLLAR
Mon Mar 01, 2004 6:59 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: '95 Mark VIII Air Suspension Question
Replies: 9
Views: 963

'95 Mark VIII Air Suspension Question

Go to http://mark8.org/lod/ Do a search for the "Kale Mod". With this mod, you can manually take out air or put it in at any time.
by BLUECOLLAR
Wed Feb 11, 2004 7:56 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Scraping noise from L.F. wheel on '92 Town Car
Replies: 8
Views: 940

Scraping noise from L.F. wheel on '92 Town Car

Has any work been done to the car lately? The backing plate can make this sound. They can look like they are far away at first glance. The rotor has allot more flex in it than most people think.(especially these new junk rotors) Try this: Through the rim, use a long screwdriver and push the backing ...
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Feb 03, 2004 6:11 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 94 lincoln continental suspension sys
Replies: 5
Views: 804

94 lincoln continental suspension sys

You may have had more than one problem. Your car has 2 systems wrapped into one. The raising part of the system and the dampening(soft or firm) part of the system.Did your mechanic pull the code this last time? Rather than throwing parts/money at the car, a code will point you in the right direction...
by BLUECOLLAR
Fri Jan 23, 2004 7:27 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 94 lincoln continental suspension sys
Replies: 5
Views: 804

94 lincoln continental suspension sys

If the car goes down while the switch is ON, and it turns the light on, it should have a code stored in the module. Your mechanic with the "state of the art" scanner will have to pull the code(s) then, BEFORE turning off the ignition. In other words, if the light comes on, you must leave t...
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Jan 20, 2004 11:48 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 94 lincoln continental suspension sys
Replies: 5
Views: 804

94 lincoln continental suspension sys

#1 I would first make sure the arm is still attached on both ends of the sensor. If it is, adjust the sensor and notice if its gets lower or it raises the vehicle up. It sounds to me like the system is being "told" its too high, thats why its always venting. #2 Contact the tech department ...
by BLUECOLLAR
Wed Jan 07, 2004 7:13 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Continental that crouches when left
Replies: 6
Views: 1836

Continental that crouches when left

No problem at all M Evans. I know I'm not well known on this site. My usualy hangout is markviii.org but I have worked on all these cars. Your problem at the dealer is a common one. I worked for Ford/Lincoln for 15 years and had my warranty labor(in a dealership, 80% of your work is warranty) cut 3 ...
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Jan 06, 2004 3:44 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Continental that crouches when left
Replies: 6
Views: 1836

Continental that crouches when left

Yes Paul, it does sound like you have leaking air springs. Do yourself a favor, put NEW FORD air springs on your car and be done with it for another 5 to 10 years. The "New China" springs on the market now are new to the market and nobody really knows how long they'll last. The difference ...
by BLUECOLLAR
Thu Dec 18, 2003 6:04 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: '85 Cont: Electric ABS Pressure Drop
Replies: 7
Views: 797

'85 Cont: Electric ABS Pressure Drop

Thank you KULTULZ. BTW, I agree with you 100% on the fact that most of the "Old-Timers" are gone from the dealerships now and the days of a well trained "Fix it right while its under warranty" techs are gone for good. I say this because I was one of the techs that trained and tra...
by BLUECOLLAR
Thu Dec 18, 2003 12:50 am
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: '85 Cont: Electric ABS Pressure Drop
Replies: 7
Views: 797

'85 Cont: Electric ABS Pressure Drop

The hydraulic brake booster on a late model Mark VII and early Continentals, is very different from most. Its called the "TEVES" brake system. I'll attempt to teach you what does what and why, so you won't spend a ton of money just because you and maybe your mechanic aren't familiar how it...
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:55 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 1996 Check Ride Control Message
Replies: 3
Views: 448

1996 Check Ride Control Message

95 & 96 Continentals are notorious for the front solenoid wiring breaking about 3 to 6 inches away from the connector. Ford makes a good kit to take care of this problem.

If you have it scanned and you get a solenoid open code something like 1873 or something, thats probably your problem.
by BLUECOLLAR
Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:58 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: Air suspension problems
Replies: 2
Views: 446

Air suspension problems

The compressor needs replacing. Check this article on my site for info on whats going on:http://www.americanairsuspension.com/T- ... R%2090.htm
by BLUECOLLAR
Sun Oct 19, 2003 5:32 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Topic: 'spider valve' for air suspension
Replies: 18
Views: 1668

'spider valve' for air suspension

"Why is it that the Mark VIII's are usually in need of the spider valve, but the Mark VII's are not?" It may be because of how and where the compressor is mounted on the Mark VIII and Town Car, or who knows. All I know is that 80% of the Town Car and Mark VIII compressor cores in my core b...