zenriddles 147 Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 On 8/8/2016 at 9:21 PM, Bull Geek said: Even 5.0 enthusiasts I remember telling me the 3.4 just makes such a cool sound that you don't hear in other cars. I loved getting ask "what kinda exhaust do you have?" "catalytic converters and a resonator - factory OEM". Nick, Did you hear my 94 Lightning when you were up here? 5.8 GT 40 motor. 4 catalytic converters and two short turn outs just behind the door. That's all. It can get, errr, a little rowdy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Geek 812 Posted August 14, 2016 Report Share Posted August 14, 2016 Next Chicago visit hopefully I can hear it - don't think I heard it - just saw it. when are you moving south? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenriddles 147 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 11 hours ago, Bull Geek said: Next Chicago visit hopefully I can hear it - don't think I heard it - just saw it. when are you moving south? Still working on that little detail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted October 31, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 The SHO is currently immobilized. No brake lights and stuck in park. New brake light switch is on the way. Thankfully it decided to give out at home so its in the garage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I had that issue with my car. Did you get the upgraded part or an exact replacement? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
REDTRUCKCHASER 340 Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 I had a problem with the gear shifter being hard to shift. I don't remember if there was a brake light issue. This is what my mechanic installed: Brake Light/Shift Interlock Output Switch SLS239 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted November 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 On 10/30/2016 at 10:57 PM, Angrod said: I had that issue with my car. Did you get the upgraded part or an exact replacement? I ordered MC part SW2258 from RockAuto for $12. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Angrod 280 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 6 hours ago, Thub said: I ordered MC part SW2258 from RockAuto for $12. Ok. The picture on RockAuto shows the upgraded part. I payed $40 something for mine but that was at the Ford service counter. They sold me the entire BOO switch replacement kit. It took another year before I got totally fed up and installed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted November 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 So late Friday night I decided I would replace the brake light switch, as I began to take it apart I found that one of the wires to the connector had broken apart and was no longer connected. So on Saturday morning I ran to the dealership and lucky for me they had the new pigtail harness in stock. The repair job went pretty well considering I was wiring and soldering in a very confined area, got it all put back together this afternoon and the SHO is now mobile. New connector and a new brake light switch. Broken wire. Pigtail harness. All wired and installed. The kit even included heat shrink for the repair. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted September 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 I'm going to miss this car. It still is a hot looking ride and with a background like this, its perfect. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 As many of you may know I parted ways with the 1997 SHO yesterday. The new owners took it back home to Richfield WI, a northern suburb of Waukesha and Milwaukee. It was a great car and I'm sure they will enjoy it for many years. Its already registered and bearing Wisconsin Collector license plates. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Geek 812 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Who da new owner? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Adam and Michelle Hartlmeier. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bull Geek 812 Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Cool off to SHO peeps! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Figured I drop this little nugget here at some point... The stars aligned and she's back. Edited December 31, 2020 by Thub 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaurusKev 1088 Posted December 31, 2020 Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 Nice! I saw that car posted on Facebook SHO group, I wanted it, but I have no money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zenriddles 147 Posted January 1 Report Share Posted January 1 Michelle and Adam more of the V6 SHO crowd type. Glad she came home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted July 5 Author Report Share Posted July 5 (edited) Its back on the road! Had a few bumps to get it there but with patience and some expert advice and help from Eric the car is up and running great. Full tune up and intake cleaning, new coolant hoses and complete flush and refill with MC gold or G05, new PS reservoir, new water pump, and new IMRC box. Some slight modifications to the emissions system too...Purrs like a kitten. Edited July 5 by Thub 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted July 11 Author Report Share Posted July 11 Fixed the leaking transmission pan gasket. New pan with drain plug, gasket, filter and 6 fresh quarts of Mercon V. Hopefully that keeps the trans happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thub 673 Posted September 10 Author Report Share Posted September 10 SHO got the leaky crank seal replaced and a new belt. Hopefully that solves the oil leaking issue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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