The Unofficial "Ask a Stupid Question" Thread

[KevinVarnes]

It looks like the sleeves for the Continental bushings are solid instead of the split sleeves that typically come with the bushings for our cars? I wish they would have just used a lower A-arm instead of these stupid strut rods.

 

[Stanley]

I need F3LY-8A080-A (the coolant overflow tank) for a 97 V8 Tbird. Anyone know how many years I can go back and still have them fit, and if they're the same in both V6 and V8 cars?

 

[XR7-4.6]

I need F3LY-8A080-A (the coolant overflow tank) for a 97 V8 Tbird. Anyone know how many years I can go back and still have them fit, and if they're the same in both V6 and V8 cars?

V6 tanks are different. For V8s they’re the same 94-97 and also the same on all 93-98 Mark VIIIs(in fact that’s what the part number denotes)

 

[Stanley]

Cool, thanks. There's a 94 in a junkyard near me, so I'll head over and see if it's a V6 or V8. Any tips on pulling those tanks?

 

[XR7-4.6]

Cool, thanks. There's a 94 in a junkyard near me, so I'll head over and see if it's a V6 or V8. Any tips on pulling those tanks?

They’re pretty straight forward, just two bolts hold it in and two hoses are attached, plus the connector for the level sensor if equipped. Just cut the hoses and get the remainder off it at your leisure. I’ve never cracked a coolant tank but like all coolant hoses they tend to put up a fight getting them off.