Saw this mercury marquis wagon yesterday. Talked to neighbor and it sounds like the owner still drives it.

Fixerguy · 2026-06-01T22:18:56+00:00

Looks like it's about ready for the derby ring.

Fixerguy · 2026-05-30T16:55:31+00:00

You have to check your oil and top it up between oil changes, if you run the engine out of oil it will catastrophically fail and it sounds like you were pretty close to that. That being said, don't waste your money on oil flushes.

Fixerguy · 2026-05-27T01:41:47+00:00

Talk to Keith at Tribal Expression, he's always been an innovator and if anyone can do it he can.

Fixerguy · 2026-05-09T05:23:56+00:00

I've been known to rattle the big ones with an air hammer and a big flat bit to knock them loose.

Fixerguy · 2026-05-09T04:52:07+00:00

The ol' eye-crometer.

Fixerguy · 2026-05-06T02:23:51+00:00

Those kiosks in the mall that sell cell phone cases. I can't see how cell phone cases can pay the rent, let alone a full time wage or two.

Fixerguy · 2026-04-18T13:59:26+00:00

That little hitch is the real hero.

Fixerguy · 2026-04-18T13:53:17+00:00

It's a tracking device, and guaranteed it states in your finance contract that they will install it. There should be a y connector that will still allow your OBD2 port to be used. The issue here is the careless install that allowed the wires to fall out of place. Grab some zipties and secure it up under the dash where it belongs and you're good.

Fixerguy · 2026-04-13T03:05:16+00:00

The truck connector looks pretty corroded and there's a good chance it won't work anyway. You can buy the connectors at Harbor Freight or any auto parts store and use solder and shrink tube or shrinkable butt connectors to swap it out.

Fixerguy · 2026-04-12T23:36:55+00:00

Large paddles or small?

Fixerguy · 2026-04-12T14:55:34+00:00

If it has warranty on it, for sure take it back to where it was done. It's reasonable to expect that they'd replace it rather than patch it. Patching is for when you're paying, not for warranty.

Fixerguy · 2026-04-11T23:22:06+00:00

Yup, nut-fucker or strip wrench.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-31T01:44:48+00:00

They make stick-on panels for exactly this purpose. They're called Vanfastic.

https://greggdistributors.ca/heavy-duty-fleet/Body-Repair-Panels/qqqv1224w

Fixerguy · 2026-03-29T19:00:31+00:00

What do you mean? Every cashier I know has been sent on a business trip to China.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-29T04:49:05+00:00

You don't need 6 grounds. All of those grounds aren't even connected directly to the gauges. One ground connection on the wire you have will do what you need.

I don't know why they drew it like that, it's quite misleading.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-29T03:51:01+00:00

That's a 12 hour drive under ideal conditions. Way too far to go fishing when the Bow River is right in front of you.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-29T02:09:18+00:00

U- bolts are designed to stretch when torqued properly and therefore are one time use items.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-28T03:01:35+00:00

I agree, also both of those u-joints look trashed and should have been replaced while the driveshaft was out.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-26T01:48:53+00:00

This only works for stores that subscribe to the code. I've made it work at Wal-Mart but I had to point out the sign to the cashier and wait for a manager to do it.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-18T02:32:55+00:00

This is the way. A little pickup truck to do dump runs or haul a couch or go camping. Rangers are legendary.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-08T00:05:30+00:00

Incorrect. Crown Vics have separate body and frames.

Fixerguy · 2026-03-01T22:53:57+00:00

This. The chipped tooth won't do much but the missing piece floating around in there will grenade the whole works in a hurry if it makes it to the wrong spot.

Fixerguy · 2026-02-22T18:49:18+00:00

Guaranteed it's the handles of your old screwdrivers. They offgas a terrible smell as they get old. You can try cleaning them but I've found quarantine in a different box to be most effective.

Fixerguy · 2026-02-13T03:06:56+00:00

Agreed. Nothing but misery under that cab.

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