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My Mothers 98 Continental is making a hell of a noise in the Front end. It sounds almost like you are riding on a flat tire and as speed increases it becomes louder and faster. I am also getting a shimmey in the wheel at speeds above 40. The car has 130,000 miles on it. Does anybody know what Im in for? CV Joints?
Reinhart tune, NGK TR6 Plugs, 180 Degree stat,EMP/ Stewart Water Pump, K&N Aircharger, Cobra Exhaust, Megs Delete Tips, Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flows, 4.10 gears, COP Connectors, Underdrive Pulleys, PHP Intake Spacer, 255/55/18 KDW2 Rears, Powerslot Rotors, Hawk Pads, TCI Deep Trans Pan, Ford Racing Girdle
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Maybe faulty hubs and bearings? Keep us posted.
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Paula Babineau 1/9/67-8/2/11
Rex Weinbender
Peter
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Nevermind..... 3 of the lug nuts were loose on the drivers side wheel... I feel pretty dumb but atleast it was a cheap fix.
Thanks anyway guys
Reinhart tune, NGK TR6 Plugs, 180 Degree stat,EMP/ Stewart Water Pump, K&N Aircharger, Cobra Exhaust, Megs Delete Tips, Flowmaster 40 Series Delta Flows, 4.10 gears, COP Connectors, Underdrive Pulleys, PHP Intake Spacer, 255/55/18 KDW2 Rears, Powerslot Rotors, Hawk Pads, TCI Deep Trans Pan, Ford Racing Girdle
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I'm on my third Continental. Had two 98's and now an 02 (last year made).
Only had problems with one of my 98's. The seal between the torque converter and the transmission started leaking, while on a trip. This seal looks like a donut. Costs about $5.00 for the part, but is a 10 hour job to remove the transmission from the bottom. A year later, the "rack" (platform) that the engine/transmission sits on (FWD) shifted. Got that fixed and never had any other problems with that 98.
Other 98 had no problems.
My 02 was purchased with very low milage. It had a rough idle, but ran fine at speed. Had them check the idle, and (to make a long story short) it turned out to be a porous head. Dealer replaced the head and valves, etc. Car still runs great with no additional problems.
When this one goes, if I can't find another low milage 02 (did I say it was the last year made?) I will probably go with an 06 Zephyr or whatever they call (MKZ) them for 07. (I understand the 07's will have the 3.5L engine)
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We bought my mom an '02 with 30k on it last September. Running great thusfar! She loves the car, and I've driven it and if I move and extend my commute to a longer distance I will consider one as a commuter.Originally Posted by ctrcbob
Trilogy #112 (self installed)
- Trilogy S/C (Stock pulley/tune) - 4.10's - JLT - SS Inserts - 4" Megs -
12.99@106.2mph (for now)
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