2004 - Sell or Repair?

[notquiteflotsam]

see below

 

[Jim'sRed2002]

If the valve cover is not warped, and the sealing surface is flat, I would reinstall.
Should be just fine with a new “o” ring installed.

 

[Slowwalker3045]

If you don't have any physical limitations, replace the gasket and coils yourself. Directions and parts list are here- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...-05-ford-thunderbird-ignition-coils-cop.5040/

It's not rocket science. Maybe a friend will help you?

hell im in a wheelchair and i have done that job twice. very easy

 

[notquiteflotsam]

She's all back together. Started her up and didn't have anything come flying off or visibly leaking 😉. I may have even found my pesky evap leak in the whole process but will have to put some miles on to find out. Thanks for the tips and advice. I had it listed for $7900 prior to this episode. I'll continue to drive it on top-down-worthy-days. DM me if you're interested in details, photos or have questions and want to make an offer. Thanks again and cheers!

 

[Zenyatta19]

If you don't have any physical limitations, replace the gasket and coils yourself. Directions and parts list are here- https://forums.fordthunderbirdforum...-05-ford-thunderbird-ignition-coils-cop.5040/

It's not rocket science. Maybe a friend will help you?

I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????

 

[biddle]

I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????

When this car was new, you were still in your 50's. Buying any car that was made 2 decades ago can be expensive to keep running .

 

[notquiteflotsam]

I’m thinking of buying a 2004. However, as a 75 year old woman, I am not a mechanic. So, I would like to see an answer that doesn’t suggest you fix it yourself. Not everyone is a mechanic. I’m getting very discouraged about buying this car as there are so many repairs and then suggestions you do it yourself. Are these cars just for do-it-yourself home mechanics. Anyone????

both of my local mechanics here in austin would have fixed the gasket. As others stated it’s not a hard job and gaskets are readily available. Other parts can be harder to find but still not impossible. My particular model has a lot of miles on it and needs more love than some. But finding a mechanic if you’re willing to pay for the expertise is not hard in my experience. Good luck