Re: IML: A primer for new owners of '90s Imperials like Ross

[alan1416@xxxxxxx]

hi all    one thing i just learned today that about knock me over my AC didn't blow out dash got service manuals and the code it puts out tell the ATC control head is DEAD   Chrysler Shop confirmed to the tune of 756.00 to replace   O M G  i only paid 1450 for the car  O-well    ill fix it any way  i love this car  PS  i am driving to Raleigh Monday to pick up the 77 NYB i got on E bay Hope it worth what i paid.
> -------------- Original message from David Whitney <david.whitney@xxxxxxxxxxxx>: -------------- 
>
>
> > Welcome aboard, Ross and other K-Imperial lovers. 
> > 
> > I, too, drive a '90s Imperial every day. It's a joy. While I love my two 
> > '66s, the '91 is every bit as luxurious and it gets 30 miles per gallon on 
> > the freeway. 
> > 
> > There are three things that put these cars in the boneyard -- transmission, 
> > anti-lock brake system and air ride suspension. 
> > 
> > There is a wealth of information about the A-604 Ultradrive at 
> > http://www.allpar.com, with the bonus that the site has a decided North of 
> > the border focus. Most importantly, don't let the fluid get too hot. 
> > Secondly, regardless of what the dipstick says, only use Mopar 7176 fluid. 
> > Never Dexron. Ever. For any reason. Not even a little bit. Thirdly, 
> > always come to a complete sto
> p between forward and reverse shifts and vice 
> > versa. And lastly, it's highly recommended that you start the car in 
> > neutral and always shift into a forward gear before shifting into reverse. 
> > 
> > The lifetime warranty for certain ABS parts is more liberal in Canada than 
> > in the United States. Check with your dealer. 
> > 
> > Replacing the air ride suspension costs more than you paid for the car, I'm 
> > sure. If it fails, you can have it changed over to struts and coils using 
> > parts from common K-cars like the Dynasty or New Yorker. That's what I 
> > did, and the only problem I have is when I put two adults in the back and 
> > luggage in the trunk. You can overcome that by going to conventional 
> > adjustable air shocks in the rear if you want. All of this is also 
> > documented on allpar. 
> > 
> > Last bit of advice -- look down at the bottom of the front door hinges and 
> > see if the void is full of vegetation. That's a common spot for 
> standing 
> > water that leads to rust. 
> > 
> > We would love to see photos of your car. You can submit them to the 
> > webmonsters for publication on the 1990s Imperial pages. 
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > 
> > David 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
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