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ShelbyRacer78

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  1. ShelbyRacer78

    Oh hai everybody! 

    1. blackout

      blackout

      Hi :)

  2. ShelbyRacer78

    Anyone know an easy way to make the driver's power seat work better? Pretty sure mine is dying...

    1. REDTRUCKCHASER

      REDTRUCKCHASER

      New actuator maybe ? We've had to replace them in the company cars because of all the people using them and moving the seat . (2008 Impalas and Cobalts). 

  3. ShelbyRacer78

    Looking for opinions of brands of A/C compressors for the sable off rockauto.

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    2. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      My store just got a 2004 Sable LS Premium sedan on trade, a geriatric special with black leather and 43k miles. 

    3. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      Not looking for a new car, only an A/C compressor....

    4. Jeff

      Jeff

      OReilly sells Murray aftermarket compressors.  I see very few new compressors back.  Remans are a whole different story.  Replace the drier and orifice as well.  Also, the condenser may need replacement as some cannot be flushed.

  4. ShelbyRacer78

    Sable needs a new passenger side ball joint. Looking for Brand recommendations asap. thanks in advance. 

    1. Rohand901

      Rohand901

      Nick and I had this discussion last night. Moog greasable ones with energy suspension grease boots

    2. TaurusKev

      TaurusKev

      Anything that isn't super cheap. And avoid AutoZone.

    3. Bull Geek

      Bull Geek

      Yes.  Good luck finding the grazeable ones.  Moog is pretty dang good.  Just slip the boot over what is there - the Moog/OEM boot won't last.

  5. ShelbyRacer78

    I'm a fan of this new banner!

  6. ShelbyRacer78

    I liked the old banner...

    1. TaurusKev

      TaurusKev

      I love this new banner :D

      Town Car Club!

  7. ShelbyRacer78

    I have joined the low life

  8. ShelbyRacer78

    Saturday needs to get here...

    1. AntDeek

      AntDeek

      agreed. week is dragging along.

      your post on insta this week was really cool though.

    2. Sean T.

      Sean T.

      IT'S HERE!!!

    3. Angrod

      Angrod

      Oh no! It's almost over!

  9. ShelbyRacer78

    Now that the factory mods are on, its time for the aftermarket mods....

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    2. Rohand901

      Rohand901

      RUST DELETE???!?!?!?!

    3. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      I wish...

    4. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Those are "speed holes". The Lotus mantra- simplify and add lightness.

  10. ShelbyRacer78

    Exciting things will be happening to the sable very soon!

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    2. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      So, rear disc brakes then.

    3. Rohand901

      Rohand901

      I don't know what kinda factory installs adult novelty items on the hoods of cars....

    4. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Jaguar used to. Rolls Royce and Bentley still do.

  11. ShelbyRacer78

    Exciting things will happening to the sable very soon!

  12. ShelbyRacer78

    Looking for the thread pitch on the bolts that hold the plastic muffler hanger at the back of the car. I can't find it anywhere online.

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    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      The plastic hanger where the rubber one mounts to.

    3. Thub

      Thub

      Best bet is take the old bolt or a piece of one to a hardware store and find something similar.

    4. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      Got the bolts today, finally...

  13. ShelbyRacer78

    I'd like to get a bigger oil filter on sable for the next oil change, I'm thinking the FLA1 is the right one for the job can anyone confirm this for me?

    1. -chart-

      -chart-

      Chart in the post, starting poing is threads, then OD of the gasket.

      -chart-

    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      thanks chart!

    3. AntDeek

      AntDeek

      Also, remember that the FL1A does not have the silicone anti drain back valve (ADBV) like the "S" filters do. The duratec (FL-820S) and Vulcan (FL-400S) all are originally specced for the silicone valve.

  14. ShelbyRacer78

    I am loving the retrofitted headlights!!

  15. ShelbyRacer78

    I guess Brian won't be the only one with a retrofitted Sable on here anymore...

    1. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Is that a challenge?

    2. Rohand901

      Rohand901

      ^oh dayum

    3. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      ;-)

  16. ShelbyRacer78

    Messed around with my exhaust and now its only loud at the back of the car!

    1. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Where was it loud before?

    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      Under the passenger footwell....

  17. ShelbyRacer78

    Which energy suspension sway bar link kit fits my Sable?

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    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      For the rear.

    3. Vash

      Vash

      Ah, well I think you need gen 3 or older brackets then. And I'm not even 100% sure there is a kit available for the rear?

    4. Vulcanator

      Vulcanator

      You can order the rear brackets from shosource

      If you can't find them at a wrecker.

  18. ShelbyRacer78

    What other cheap mods can I do before Carlisle?....

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    2. The White Falcon

      The White Falcon

      Oh wow, you covered all the ricer things.

      He can remove the radiator to get more airflow to his engine.

    3. TaurusKev

      TaurusKev

      Turn the radiator into an air intake cooler? :P

    4. breeves002

      breeves002

      Strap dynamite to it and hit the blow up button.

  19. ShelbyRacer78

    My 7-spokes need new tire valves, anyone know what the replacements are?

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    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      I got replacement stems already

    3. breeves002

      breeves002

      waste of money :D

    4. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      Shhhhh

  20. ShelbyRacer78

    3rd catalytic converter delete, best thing ever!

    1. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Yes. Yes it is.

  21. ShelbyRacer78

    Duratec plugs gap specs?

    1. Thub

      Thub

      check your hood sticker, might be there.

    2. -chart-

      -chart-

      MOTORCRAFT Part # SP432 {#AGSF32FM, AWSF32F, AWSF32PP} Finewire Double Platinum

      Gap: .054

  22. ShelbyRacer78

    Some new mods will be coming soon...

  23. ShelbyRacer78

    Intake gaskets: Could I get ones from a Duratec Escape and still use them on my Sable?

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    2. ShelbyRacer78

      ShelbyRacer78

      Just checked found nothing...

    3. Thub

      Thub

      The Upper intake manifold is slightly different IIRC, I would think the lowers are the same, its the exact same cylinder head and fuel injector layout.

    4. breeves002

      breeves002

      Why would you even need different ones... Just get ones for your car. They sell them everywhere.

  24. ShelbyRacer78

    My new hub is here and I'm gonna try and tackle it tomorrow at school. Any tips? Also I wanna get new front sway bar links soon and I kinda wanna get metal Moog ones, yes or no?

    1. Thub

      Thub

      Yes, can't beat the Moog links with the grease zerks.

  25. ShelbyRacer78

    My Sable needs a front hub any tips on which brand to get? I'm leaning towards a Moog one.

    1. Brian_05_SEL

      Brian_05_SEL

      Timken.

    2. TaurusKev

      TaurusKev

      I like Timken. Used it on my Thunderbird and so far perfect.

    3. Bull Geek

      Bull Geek

      Timken brand

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