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sanman68

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  1. I tried to recalibrate several times and it never worked. The stop I made is working so I'm not going to change it. The mirrors operate fine now. I appreciate the help. Sanman68
  2. I added a metal stop I made from a piece of scrap metal. I glued it in with black silicone adhesive. I looks like this. It works for now.
  3. So I spent my night tonight taking apart my passenger mirror on my 2015 Lincoln MKC. It is the automatic folding type, heated, and has BLIS, and probably other stuff I can even think of. Anyhow my mirror closes just fine but when it opens it goes past the stop for straight out and the mirror ends up pointing to the front of the car. By taking the mirror apart as far as I did I realized the entire top painted surface is removable and could be put on another mirror. Great no paint. What I need to know is where is the stop for normal driving position? It obviously is somewhere in the bottom piece. Can the stop be serviced and or repaired? These mirrors have a simple job to do and are very expensive for what you get. I really want to fix the one I have. Thanks Sanman
  4. Ok, so I found a place that would install a used transmission for about 3k. They are getting the trans for 2k and 1000 to install. I going to fix the rest of the car and decide how to tackle the trans after. Right now I would say I would pay the 1000 bucks to get somebody to install for me. Sanman68
  5. I wont be doing this swap now. Good to know. thanks Sanman
  6. Probably a good idea. Im going to do some calling tomorrow. Need a price on a boneyard trans, I want to get a quote for installation just to see if it is worth me doing. Whilw Im talking to the shop I can see what they say about fixing my trans. Sanman
  7. Thanks for the advice guys. Your support is awesome. I am a gearhead. I am thinking swapping the trans myself. How hard is it? My car is a 2.3 with AWD. My first thought is get one from the boneyard. But I might go with the warranty. Wont know anything til Tuesday. It seemed only one section of the housing was cracked. Do I need to flash the ecu for the new trans? What do I need for that? Thanks again Sanman
  8. The transmission was damage in the accident. It cracked the housing and is going to need to be replaced. Sad day. Live and learn.
  9. I just watch a youtube video on how to change transmission fluid on a ford escape. Close enough. So I took the level check plug out, and nothing came out. I had the car up on the jack, but I figured no biggie. The best way to make sure I have enough fluid is to drain the fluid then add 4.5 quarts. It is late and that's all I'm doing for tonight. Thanks Sanman Oh, another thing. I am anticipating a significant leak/hose problem or a full transmission,
  10. checked the cable is attached, I am thinking now there be no transmission fluid in the trans. How do you check the fluid level? I know you are supposed to check it warm, but what is the level supposed to be? I got the cap off, I don't see any fluid with the engine off. I will know more tomorrow.
  11. Guys I need some help. I bought a 2015 MKC with a 2.3 engine from a auction. The car was hit on the passenger tire. It bent the strut and broke the tie rod. the LCA was also bent. Anyhow now the trans will not engage. The shifter is moving but it seems like it is not connected to anything. I have checked the fuses. I have not checked the fluid level yet. I do not have a code reader now. Does anybody have any ideas? Could a senser near the wheel have been damaged and causing the trans to not engage? I am assuming the vehicle was working when involved with a moving crash? Everything else seems to be working and the car has 54k miles. The battery was completely dead too if that maters Any advise or help would be greatly appreciated. Greg Santer
  12. I would always use a 100% synthetic in a turbocharged direct injection engine. The engines in MKC are 2.0 and 2.3 ecoboost. They are known for building up carbon deposits on the intake valves. There are many schools of thought about what causes it and how to prevent it, but related to oil; Changing the oil every 5K and using a full synthetic will help prevent some of the intakes deposits. Clean oil is less likely to vaporize and go thru the PVC system, then gets stuck on the intake valves. A catch can will also help. I always change my own oil because I know it is done right. My 2 cents Sanman
  13. Weve got 40K miles on our clutch in our 2016 Focus. Im hoping to get 75k miles before replacement. It is a DCT trans. Sanman68
  14. I have a 2016 ford Focus. We love the car. My son uses it as his daily driver. The car is basic not really any options, but it is comfortable and by far the cheapest car to operate per mile in our fleet. Anuyhow the clutch does shutter sometimes but it isn't to bad. It does remind me of the days of my youth driving a 4 speed trans. It is a automatic manual transmission. Sanman
  15. Anybody swap out my touch to Sync 3 on a 2015? I have a 2015 MKC and would rather have Sync 3 but don't want to spend a fortune, junk yard parts are great. Thanks Sanman
  16. Paint correction will increase both the smoothness of your paint and the shine. Even on a brand new car. The mustang looks awesome, I just wonder how it looked after correction before the ceramic.
  17. You probably can find tires to fit the rim that will give the same diameter. Keeping the speedo and odometer correct
  18. Hey guys I just bought a 2015 Lincoln MKC with 54000 miles. I bought it at a salvage auction. I plan on fixing it and using it as my daily driver. I always inspect the car myself before bidding and only bid on the cars I know(think) I can fix myself. Have not been burned yet. Anyhow I don't have any info on my new ride. Can anyone help me out with the window sticker VIN 5LMTJ2AH1FUJ190020. I don't even know what options came on the car. I know it has the 2.3 engine and 19" wheels, but that's it. Thanks Sanman68
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