Reintroduction
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Reintroduction
It's been awhile since I've been on this forum. I quit checking in when I had to get rid of my beloved 1999 XJR.
I have the opportunity to purchase a Lincoln LS with the V8 engine for $400-$500. It is a running, driving car. I will be looking at it after work today. A couple of the windows don't work, and it has a clunk underneath (something I will be checking out when I look at the car tonight).
I know that the LS is basically a Jaguar S-Type with a different body. Is there anything I should look for specifically when I inspect the car? Does the 3.9L in the Lincoln have the same issues with the timing tensioner as the Jaguar 4.0L does?
I have the opportunity to purchase a Lincoln LS with the V8 engine for $400-$500. It is a running, driving car. I will be looking at it after work today. A couple of the windows don't work, and it has a clunk underneath (something I will be checking out when I look at the car tonight).
I know that the LS is basically a Jaguar S-Type with a different body. Is there anything I should look for specifically when I inspect the car? Does the 3.9L in the Lincoln have the same issues with the timing tensioner as the Jaguar 4.0L does?
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Enjoy the forum.
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I'm thinking I am going to pass on the LS. It is in pretty rough shape. The engine runs great, but the dashboard says "Check transmission". Considering the car has a salvage title, two damaged doors, and a rust hole over the left rear wheel, I am not about to do any transmission work on it... lol.
If I can pick it up for $100, I might get it as a project for my 15 year old son. I don't think my friend's girlfriend will sell it that cheap, though...
If I can pick it up for $100, I might get it as a project for my 15 year old son. I don't think my friend's girlfriend will sell it that cheap, though...