COPS

[Lonestar]

Re: COPS

I am still awaiting status of the new WeaponX Hi-Perf COPS for our cars. Hopefully we will have an option soon.

[THX1138]

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Thank you everyone that has done all of the hard work and bleeding so that, when the time comes, I will be able to do this fix. I have two things that make this job easy. I have another vehicle, and a lot of time. When this happens to me, I'll get the problem comfirmed by a professional and do the fix at home. If it takes two weeks for me to do it, I still saved the money and grief of going to a dealer.

[BirdofPrey]

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My T-Bird is now fixed and running great; #2 coil was oil soaked and was the cause for loss of power. Just a note for everyone that may want to try this repair. From what I've seen, replacing the coils and ignition covers is not that difficult but if the problem was caused by oil leaking from the valve covers, the valve cover gaskets will have to be replaced and this is a bigger job. It can still be done with basic tools and skills and will save you lots of money.

[Phillip]

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Can someone pdf to me a copy of the Customer Satisfaction Program 07M07, which says that Ford will cover the costs for replacing bad COPs for 2003 to 2005 T-Birds?

My email address is ____________


Thanks.

Phil

[Gobird]

Re: COPS

Phil, Try this link, think that's what you are looking for. Just scroll down this thread.

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...highlight=COPS

[gladiator99]

Re: COPS

I havn't had any cop problems yet, but I was wondering what brand of Cop replacement do you recommend. I was thinking that I should purchase a few to keep as spares for my 02 Bird. I priced them out at Checker Auto Parts and was quoted $55.99 each last Dec. in Mesa AZ.
I think they were about the same at NAPA auto parts. Online at www.rockauto.com they were $44.79 with $7.67 to ship to Mesa.
What does ford want for these??
Cheers,
Jim

[02TBIRD]

Re: COPS

Jim, Ford is probably the highest. I replaced all 8
of mine several months ago, and Ford charged $70
each.

02TBird

[Phillip]

Re: COPS

Thanks, GoBird. I was able to print out the 07M07 letter.

[bgl]

Re: COPS

Hi

I took my '02 in today due to a missing condition on acceleration.

They found that the valve cover gasket is leaking, so cylinder #2 has oil on the COP, causing it to short.

The gasket is on order. They did clean off the COP and plug area, and it seems to be running better now.

Last year, they cleaned them up (2 COPs) and it seemed to run better at the time. But, then after awhile, it was running poorly again.

Hopefully, it will go awhile after this repair.

[Phillip]

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Well, I got mine back yesterday, and even though I told them that I was certain it was a COP problem (I have a 2005 T-Bird) that was causing problems with acceleration and the "wrench" to show up on my dashboard, they said that the codes indicated a throttle assembly problem, and they replaced it (I had to pay a $100 deductible). I sure hope they are right.

[MerlotBlue]

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I've just joined the club. My car was surging at low RPM and didn't seem to have the same power. Dealer says a COP was damaged by oil leaking from a valve cover. No engine light to indicate an issue. No warranty for me; with diagnostics, parts and labor this is a $1000 repair-OUCH!

$1,000 to basically replace valve cover gaskets on one side of the engine and how many coils?

Not the the number of coils or plugs on one side really matters much.......that's just INSANE and boarders on criminally high priced for what really is a pretty simple job.

Does anyone at all doubt that dealerships make more cash in the service department than anywhere else?

For that matter is there any doubt as to why dealerships have been labeled "Stealerships" by many folks?

[jims2005]

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is there a copy of the 100,000 mile warrenty on cop have to take car in today and would love something in writing thanks JIM

[SixPac]

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Jim, ask your service man to pull up the OASIS report. That will tell you (and him/her) what you need to know about your Bird.

[redbirdsal]

Re: COPS

is there a copy of the 100,000 mile warrenty on cop have to take car in today and would love something in writing thanks JIM

http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forums/showpost.php?p=401083&postcount=32