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08-21-2021, 08:50 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I sold Red a few months ago. A friend of mine...

I sold Red a few months ago. A friend of mine bought it to be his daughter's first car. When I sold it I volunteered to fix the power steering when I had time, since I had all the parts of the system...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

08-27-2020, 08:19 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Thanks for the comments Ronjoy. The most...

Thanks for the comments Ronjoy.

The most recent work has been replacing the fuel sending unit. I had an odd problem where when I first started the car the fuel level reading was good, but then it...

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07-30-2020, 10:18 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I replaced the engine mount today with the...

I replaced the engine mount today with the Powerflex poly bushing. It was easy to assemble after pressing out the old bushing.
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I was...

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06-19-2020, 08:16 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I've been spending my 'garage time' other cars...

I've been spending my 'garage time' other cars and just driving Red for a while. A few issues have cropped up that want attention.
Running the Toyo track tires on the street has encouraged me to...

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04-23-2020, 06:35 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

A few years back I got a set of used Toyo R888s...

A few years back I got a set of used Toyo R888s from Steved0x that were 225/45/17 in front and 255/40/17 in the rear. They worked well. I've since replaced them with Nitto NT01...

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04-23-2020, 05:40 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Paul, I took the hearse in a trade for a Cayenne...

Paul, I took the hearse in a trade for a Cayenne that had a blown air strut and was coming due for a bunch of maintenance. It's a 1977 Cadillac. It runs and drives well and is pretty simple to work...

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04-20-2020, 07:39 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Today I got the AC working. The clutch bearing on...

Today I got the AC working. The clutch bearing on the compressor was worn out. The proper thing to do in this case is to take the car to a shop and have them install a new compressor, then evacuate...

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04-11-2020, 03:16 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I've been enjoying the car, taking care of a few...

I've been enjoying the car, taking care of a few little things as I get time. I made a short video of what a failing water pump looks like while I was doing a replacement. For a replacement pump, the...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-11-2020, 07:14 AM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

While I have the 16" whells off and bad tires on...

While I have the 16" whells off and bad tires on them, I decided to paint them. I was thinking of glossy black with my spray gun, but then saw black Rustoleum with a hammered finish...

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03-03-2020, 09:23 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Yesterday late in the afternoon I decided to...

Yesterday late in the afternoon I decided to install the Dansk muffler. The weather was nice and I thought I'd be able to have it done before sunset, so I did it in the driveway.
You don't have to...

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03-01-2020, 11:54 AM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Will, I won't decide what to do with these for a...

Will, I won't decide what to do with these for a while. I just checked eBay and there's plenty for around $99 shipped or less. That would probably be your best bet right now.

Edit:... actually...

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03-01-2020, 09:09 AM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Oh Noooo... Stop me! ...

Oh Noooo... Stop me!
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Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

03-01-2020, 08:27 AM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I received a set of headlights and taillights...

I received a set of headlights and taillights with black covers. Why not try them out on this car..? I plan to go with a Red/Black theme, painting the wheels a glossy black. With the headlights still...

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02-24-2020, 08:05 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I had a little free time in between remodeling my...

I had a little free time in between remodeling my living room (new flooring and a built-in shelving unit) and going house-hunting with my son and his wife (I just got word their offer was accepted on...

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02-21-2020, 10:46 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Yes, it is the green parts washer in the pics...

Yes, it is the green parts washer in the pics with the muffler. Rather than using harsh petro-chemical cleaners it has a water based enzyme solution that 'eats' the oil and sludge.

The car is...

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02-18-2020, 06:53 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I'm still planning to keep the 16" wheels...

I'm still planning to keep the 16" wheels assigned to it. ...but I realized that I have a set of 17s with tires that are getting dated (about 5 years old), but still have some good miles left on...

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02-17-2020, 08:51 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I keep forgetting to mention, one (quirky?)...

I keep forgetting to mention, one (quirky?) little thing that I Love about this car is: No door speakers and no side airbags.
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02-16-2020, 07:34 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I think the leaks are fixed now. One of the main...

I think the leaks are fixed now. One of the main coolant hoses from the engine to the radiators had a hole that leaked under pressure. The fuel filter is tucked in where the coolant hoses go forward,...

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02-10-2020, 08:36 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

The Dansk muffler is going to go on this car, but...

The Dansk muffler is going to go on this car, but first I want to fix the basic problems. It looks like the oil leaks are fixed, but there's still some coolant getting away.

I had thought that...

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02-02-2020, 08:48 AM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I used a some 'Rust Gel' to clean some of the...

I used a some 'Rust Gel' to clean some of the stains, that weren't polishing out, then polished it. Now it has a nice uniform stainless steel shine....

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

01-31-2020, 02:05 PM

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My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

I spent a couple hours in the morning and again...

I spent a couple hours in the morning and again in the afternoon cleaning up the Dansk. I'm at work, waiting for actual work, so it's just a productive way to pass the time. I hadn't taken a picture...

Forum: Show and Tell Gallery

01-30-2020, 07:24 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Hasbro sent me his dirty old Dansk Sausage. I've...

Hasbro sent me his dirty old Dansk Sausage. I've decided where I'm going to put it, but I should probably clean that dark, crusty stuff off first...
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01-28-2020, 07:24 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Replacing the rigid oil filler tube... Here's...

Replacing the rigid oil filler tube...
Here's my general procedure, but not an exact guide:

Put the car in the 'service position'.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
Cover the drain...

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01-27-2020, 05:34 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

Busy at work, some travel, and waiting for parts;...

Busy at work, some travel, and waiting for parts; I finally got some more work done on the Red. Clearly it has been leaking oil for a while and that needs to be addressed before putting many more...

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01-09-2020, 12:49 PM

Replies: 56

My Red '97

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Posted By 78F350

...and today we have rain. The top looks good and...

...and today we have rain. The top looks good and should keep the interior dry. I'm not going to put the hard top back on until after I finish going over the engine maintenance.
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