Extreme Maintenance for the Merkur Scorpio

Extreme Maintenance for the Merkur Scorpio
	For the fanatical, adventuresome, committed, budget-conscious, or just desperate Scorpio owner/mechanic, here are a few procedures for keeping everything functional, including some items not covered in the excellent factory service procedures. Some are no-brainers, and some are true meditations in patience and skill. Some fixes I've tried weren't successful. I've included them, too.
Disclaimer: the assumption here is that you have some skills in automobile work. Some of these repairs involve a fairly high degree of expertise and/or fabrication and can be dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, such as air conditioning system evacuation and recharging or anti-lock brake systems. Don't attempt them if you aren't familiar with the techniques. You have been warned!	Welcome Page
Heating and Cooling: Alternative a/c compressor Alternative all-metal heater core Blower motor replacement Dash vent door motor repairs No or low heat Heater core dimensions Radiator Electric Engine Fan	Revised 24Aug08 14Apr07 18Aug07 14Apr07 14Apr07 19Dec06 14Apr07 22Apr10
Electrical: Gauges Odometer repair VSS (Variable speed sensor for speedo) Yellow headlamp lenses Headlight shell retainers Melting fuse box Melting rear defog switch Wiring Harness Terminal Connector Tools Starter failure	14Apr07 13Feb08 14Apr07 14Apr07 07May08 29Jul08 18Dec06 02Jun09 11Nov09
Motor: Permanent (inexpensive) fix for leaky valve covers Alternative motor mounts Alternative fan clutches Easy valve adjustment	14Apr07 14Apr07 21Nov06 14Apr07
Driveline: Transmission cooler using an Aerostar unit Transmission "hunts" for a gear at about 45 mph Alternative transmission mount	14Apr07 14Apr07 09Dec09
*Body:* Stop water leaks in the rear floor Front Door vent shades Sunroof rattle repair Hood lift supports for the 88 model	21Nov06 14Apr07 13Feb08 30Apr08
Misc: Differences between 88 and 89 models Some part numbers Cup holder for monster size beverages Pictures and magazine articles Keys: Order new ones or cut your own Tibbe blanks Documentation suggestions Special tools Breakout box, home-made Luxurious Scorpio furniture	16Dec08 05May07 14Apr07 31Jul08 21Sep07 05May07 09Dec09 25Mar09 14Apr07