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REPAIRS/Replacements
(Roughly in order)
New battery - Interstate Mega-Tron II
New tires - Old tires were not properly aligned, so they had uneven tread-wear. I kept one
of the old tires as a full-size spare and purchased 4 new Firestone Firehawk PVS (Pursuit
Vehicle Snow) V-rated high speed all-weather tires. They are specifically designed for
Police Interceptors and high-performance vehicles to provide year-round performance in
mud and snow, but they work in all conditions. They are stock-size, but better quality than
the tires previously on the car. Significant handling improvement and about a 5% MPG
increase came with the new tires.
Grille - Swapped out the original chrome grille for a black honeycomb 'police style' grille.
A/C - Evaporator core and accumulator/drier replaced (aftermarket), along with fittings and
sensors. Would have replaced the condenser, but it was damaged in shipping and I didn't
want to deal with that again. Compressor is on the to-do list.
Replaced intake manifold with Performance Improved (PI) intake manifold from Ford
Performance Racing Parts, which has the aluminum coolant cross-over. Replaced some
hoses at the same time.
Replaced heater core (old one ruptured and spilled coolant all over the highway).
De-Gunked engine compartment and engine crankcase. Used cleaning agents and
restoration lubes in motor oil. Sealed leak in stock engine-oil cooler.
Other little things here and there, including, but not limited to: hood rest bumpers replaced,
clamp on airbox replaced (originally one was missing).
Hammered out some dents and used body putty in some others. Painted to match, but it
needs a lot of work. Professional body-work and paint job soon-to-come.
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