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- Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:36 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: what kind of starter and alternator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4475
Re: what kind of starter and alternator
Thanks so much for the info guys. I love my xr4ti and wish i can find a shop in pa. Zip 18229 nearby. Wish me luck when i drop my car in this town. Yikes! TTYL, sonja
- Sun Oct 14, 2012 1:01 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: what kind of starter and alternator
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4475
what kind of starter and alternator
hi All,
What kind of starter and alternator to buy?
I need one now.
I will have to go to the "Advance Auto Parts" store, since i live in a remote part of Pa.
And is the starter hard to put in?
Thanks,
Sonja
What kind of starter and alternator to buy?
I need one now.
I will have to go to the "Advance Auto Parts" store, since i live in a remote part of Pa.
And is the starter hard to put in?
Thanks,
Sonja
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:33 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Can I use this Starter Solenoid / relay??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4871
Re: Can I use this Starter Solenoid / relay??
Thank you estaban! I'm gonna check out if the part number is still on my solenoid I have right now on the car , in the morning.
- Thu Jul 12, 2012 12:13 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Can I use this Starter Solenoid / relay??
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4871
Can I use this Starter Solenoid / relay??
Hey everbody! buying some parts for my XR , can I use this? It says it goes up to the 86 XR , but not my year ( 87 ) , why is that , there's also dozens of other 2.3s it's capable with. Did Ford change the Merk's wiring design or fiddle with the engine's electronics are something during the later ye...
- Mon May 21, 2012 10:25 pm
- Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
- Topic: The Merkur Gets Some New Shoes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4390
Re: The Merkur Gets Some New Shoes
Lookin good!
- Mon May 21, 2012 10:15 pm
- Forum: Project, Photo & Video Phorum
- Topic: Nostalgic Merkur youtube videos!
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2327
Nostalgic Merkur youtube videos!
Hey everyone , me and my son found some cool and vintage videos for the XR4Ti and Scorpio. Enjoy! I'm sure the uploader will appreciate subscribing too. XR4Ti http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3ikkPu6QYk&feature=plcp Scorpio http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq2jKcagGEU You can see more videos by cli...
- Fri May 18, 2012 10:17 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: radiator/coolant upper hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7129
Re: radiator/coolant upper hose
Wow...sure do appreciate this tie wrap tip...I did change the hose myself....looks good. But will definitely make sure its not hitting the crank pully. Had problem with the clamp. But all is well....burp, fan spun, thermostat ok, but will take another look for no interference on pully. You guys are ...
- Wed May 16, 2012 7:29 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Can I use the Royal Purple Coolant additive?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2847
Can I use the Royal Purple Coolant additive?
Hey guys super quick question , can I use the additive or it's not reccomended.
Anybody use these things or not? Here's the link.
http://www.royalpurple.com/products/pur ... -additive/
Thanks Sonja.
Anybody use these things or not? Here's the link.
http://www.royalpurple.com/products/pur ... -additive/
Thanks Sonja.
- Sat May 12, 2012 11:29 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: radiator/coolant upper hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7129
Re: radiator/coolant upper hose
its a 87 xr4ti.
Thanks for all info. I was going to go to the advance auto store or napa.
This helps me to be careful.
Sonja
Thanks for all info. I was going to go to the advance auto store or napa.
This helps me to be careful.
Sonja
- Fri May 11, 2012 7:33 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: radiator/coolant upper hose
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7129
radiator/coolant upper hose
Hi All! Sprung a leak on the way home. I parked the car and my son noticed a spraying sound and coolant all over the ground , opened the hood and there was some smoke and a hole in the hose spraying coolant. We controlled the spraying with electrical tape (All I had) and thankfully safely made it ho...
- Thu May 03, 2012 9:19 am
- Forum: Carlisle 2012
- Topic: Anyone From CT going?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 33560
Re: Anyone From CT going?
thanks 

- Sat Apr 28, 2012 1:39 pm
- Forum: Carlisle 2012
- Topic: Anyone From CT going?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 33560
Re: Anyone From CT going?
hi all, what hotel do you guys stay at?
any suggestions?
any suggestions?
- Tue Mar 13, 2012 2:00 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Need a mechanic
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1995
Need a mechanic
Hi All,
Just moved to Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229
Anyone know a mechanic in the area?
Need to an inspection.
Thanks
Just moved to Jim Thorpe, Pa. 18229
Anyone know a mechanic in the area?
Need to an inspection.
Thanks

- Sun Feb 19, 2012 8:37 am
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Oil dipstick
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3581
Re: Oil dipstick
thanks guys. I especially like using an old spark plug wire.


- Fri Feb 17, 2012 2:05 pm
- Forum: XR4Ti
- Topic: Oil dipstick
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3581
Oil dipstick
:oops: Hi All! Question: My mechanic broke my dipstick. He replaced it with another. Unfortunately, when I used my car the other week(I use my Merk on special occasions), I notice smoke coming from under the hood. When I pulled over, I notice oil leaked all over the top of engine. (I was traveling o...