Ford Crown Victoria MOT ready - oil change and under sealed

[@eclectarama]

I love how you leave your... I love how you leave your out... I love how you leave your outtakes in the final edit.

[@DARKCYDE93]

Definitely the best of your fleet. Love the car, the colour, the history. Looking forward to seeing more of it, especially people's reaction at some shows this summer.

[@phil955i]

You can get electronic flasher relays that flash at the same rate irrespective of load ....saves you buggering around with the load resistors. Good luck with the MOT 👍

[@tonys1636]

The non electronic relays give an instant indication of a blown bulb when driving by speeding up the flash. Changing to LED bulbs does present a problem though.

[@lucasplank5905]

Not to mention that these cars don't use standard flasher relays. They have a lighting control module that has integral flasher relays

[@keithvallance219]

Brilliant to see your work, I have a real soft spot for American cars. My first job in 1988 was converting Chevy pickups from left to right hand drive. As a 17 year old it was awesome driving something so cool.

[@Landie_Man]

Was this for the fire brigade?

[@thomash2806]

Those patterns and mouldings can be either part of the parabolic reflector or if the parabolic reflector is smooth they’ll be on the lens. It’s one or the other. Sending some of the light off to illuminate the kerb can be done by either. The fact that it’s a ‘flat beam’ is not a result of the technology used, rather of the beam pattern design.

[@Captain_Scarlet_SIG]

Looking forward to seeing this vehicle on the road hopefully also the V8 P6 & Vi will be up & running. I don’t like under-seal or wax oil unless it’s a repair job far better to use ACF50 you can also coat all the mechanical’s suspension brake & fuel lines it will dissolve light surface rust leaving a protective coat and help prevent seizure of parts it’s easy to re-coat and doesn’t trap moisture like waxes or bitumen based products.

[@tonys1636]

I used to paint old used engine oil on the chassis and underside of a non undersealed vehicle, steam cleaning/preasure washing and applying in Spring and Autumn. Access to a pit or lift helps.

[@pscollier1]

I so very nearly bought one of these about 15 years ago when I was living in the Middle East. They were quite popular as huge, comfortable transport. I remember the bench seats were supremely wonderful.

[@neilwalsh4058]

Some very sensible preventative maintenance to keep a solid car that way. You've realised your dream getting a CV and that shines thro in your videos. You're totally in love with it 👍👍

[@archechme]

Glad to see you went with the fog light being installed in the reverse light. Everything looks great, i'm very excited for you to get it registered and on the road.

[@andytalbot6719]

Likewise with headlights. I owned a 2002 US style large Sebring, that was also sold LHD in Europe. To get new uncracked lights I sourced US market rather than Euro because of the non existant beam lean. Was fine for MOT.

[@michaeltutty1540]

With the oil, 5W20 is correct. The oil return passages are too small for the 30 weight to work. The oil collects in the valve cover and the bottom end is wrecked. With the underside of that car looking like that, invest the cash into having it treated by Krown Rustproofing. They do an amazing job. Done in the autumn and left until spring, it will preserve the floor pans and frame very well indeed. That is how the body on my 1990 Volvo is so good. The other thing on a Panther is to install mudflaps behind the front wheels. Just the geometry involved on them, the grit thrown back and into the frame behind the back wheels scours everything off the frame rails and they rot. The rot from the inside out and the outside in. The rust meets in the middle and suddenly you have a whole were solid metal used to live. Being a P71 car, it has the Police Package frame. There is additional gussets to reinforce the welds. The torque boxes (the boys structure you showed) are larger and shaped differently than other Panthers. My 89 Mercury Grand Marquis came with the upgraded frame because of the towing package and 6,000 pound tow rating. Count yourself lucky. Only one drain plug. The Windsor engines in the older ones had a dual sump oil pan. Had to drain both.

[@Landie_Man]

It’s incredible how much crap comes out after the draining appears to stop. On a less windy day, consider leaving it dripping overnight. You can get an extra half pint of crap out!

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

This is slowly becoming one of my favourites on the fleet, and I am not a huge American car fan but it looks amazing in that shade of green, it's a tussle through between the P6, Tomcat and Hippo! So difficult to decide all my favourites in different ways!

[@thisiszaphod]

Been waiting for some Crown work! Well played.

[@frankhassett2496]

I live In Newark, Ohio. (122miles from Beechwood) I crazy cool to see an Ohio plate on a car in the U.K! Lol. I felt the same as you when I got my first Police Interceptor. (Mine are decommissioned Columbus PD) Enjoy.

[@tiagodeniz1422]

Nice one Matt! Well worth the extra work to keep it looking as stock as possible 👊

[@akimfielding7866]

9:50 was hilarious lol - nice to see you making progress on the crown vic

[@timoliver4548]

Absolutely Love this car & love the colour.

[@rodhili3946]

5.68 ltr is 1.5 us gallons. This is a great car, I'm loving the content 👌 thank you 😊

[@Charlie-zb5oh]

Yes finally I have been looking forward for this for weeks, keep it coming I'm so excited to watch this

[@andyarmstrong1493]

Wow the underneath looks really good!

[@haroldstaam]

i am a crown vic owner and I love how easy it is to work on and how reliable. i would love to hear from someone from europe compare ease of wrenching compared to a more common car in europe.

[@furiousdriving]

so far it comes apart really easily and access to things is good too. It feels like working on a car from the '70s

[@lucythemoggy1970]

matt when pouring the oil from a big can, turn it sideways and it won't glug out, just a useful tip for ya

[@paulie-Gualtieri.]

An up on the ramp undersealing video would be very satisfying Matt.

[@Rodmm1984]

Great video and love the Crown Victoria. I would love one, we were in a yellow cab in NY on our wedding day, awesome cars! Home driveway mechanics is great, the best hobby. Saying that, like you in this video, I was under mine changing the oil, sump plug out and the oil hit the oil pan then straight into my eyes, not a pleasant experience! The underseal is a must to protect any car, even newer ones. Horrible stuff to put on but definitely does the job! One of the best looking cars out there!👌🤓

[@balkanca]

For future reference, when doing an oil change, you might want to turn the wheels fully to the left. This'll help get the pitman arm out of the way when accessing the oil filter. As far as oil goes, pick your favorite ACEA A3/B4 rated oil and call it a day. While 5W-30 was the default standard for a while, Middle East exports spec'd 20W-40 before Motorcraft discontinued it and 10W-30 became the new standard right through to model year 2012. A 5W-40 HDEO meeting API CK-4/SN and ACEA E9 would be a decent choice IMHO.

[@frothe42]

I'm also surprised at how it looks underneath! I think, since MG Rover put the Ford 4.6 litre V8 in their vehicles, you should be able to get oil filters for this Ford. You are definitely going to love this, a great highway Cruiser. I also agree, if you can, for side repeaters to use the cut-out in the side lens, it would still look factory. Great job! Fingers crossed that it passes its MOT!

[@will2993]

Ford used this filter in a bunch of cars. My grand marquis and Ford Escape both take the filter, and I know they sold the escape over in the uk

[@frothe42]

@@will2993 They call the Escape the Kuga. Why, I don't know. Not too surprised the filter goes on several different engines.

[@paultaylor9652]

Great video Matt, you will definitely know this is behind you on the road as it fill your mirrors.

[@CUSTODIAN70]

Good job with its electrics.I wish you luck with the MOT.It's a very smooth cruiser you got there.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

I think the Crown Victoria comes with the 4.6 V8 16V engine . Whereas the Mustang has the 4.6 V8 24V engine. I think the Rover 75 V8 and MG ZT 260 come with the 24V engine.

[@darahdoyle3176]

Good luck! Can't wait for the results!

[@05Forenza]

It's cool seeing someone in Europe taking one of our standard American cars and trying to get it ready. A lot of us here in the US are trying to buy all the Euro parts for our US spec cars lol

[@furiousdriving]

the grass is always greener! US and German style number plates were a thing here for a while until the police cracked down on it

[@peterriggall8409]

Unusual for a 2002 model to require full synthetic I would have thought. I almost always use ramps if I can unless removing a wheel. I find it gets the car up higher than wheel stands and I just feel more comfortable getting under the car when it is on ramps. It will be a big tick off the list once you get those UK plates on her.

[@furiousdriving]

Thats what the books and groups say. My old ramps are too narrow for this car, and not sure Id trust them with its weight either, plus I want to access from in the wheel wells

[@stanelder9995]

Makes sense that the oil filter would be shared with the 2.5l V6 Mondeo, because that is also an American built engine.

[@OhioPeteS2k]

That does look pretty good underneath especially since we use plenty of road salt here in Ohio. My 2014 Honda has about the same amount of corrosion underneath

[@markbriggs5531]

Somebody in the police department must have taken good care of it. Mind you it looks a pretty tough car. It's definitely in good hands now. Greetings from the UK.

[@doktoruzo]

Nice one Matt. Good luck with the MOT.

[@HollywoodHornet]

I don't know about Ohio PD, especially detective cars, but in my MO PD, road patrol, we were required to take our beast through a car wash once per shift. Thus, our cars were washed at least 14 times a month. No rust on those dudes.

[@alansimpson835]

I'm outta gloves. That was by Anastasia wasn't it? Always nice to find a solid underside to a car. Long may it continue. Fingers crossed all goes well for the MOT.

[@itsmephil2255]

Admit it, you all jumped when the wind got up and blew the oil and the camera😂 Loving the CVPI 👌

[@mr-wx3lv]

Who said that the Americans can't build cars. That is a solid old bus there. Good luck with it and hope it brings you hours of joy....

[@SLF_B]

Have you tried wiring the ballast resistor in parallel rather than in series with the indicator bulb? My experience of these units is they usually must be wired in parallel!

[@furiousdriving]

no, worth a try though

[@BRED510]

Love this car. I'm going to use the green bulb trick in my US import 68 VW T2 Westfalia as that's got its red rear lights.

[@Phil-1969]

Yep this is my favourite on the channel

[@andytalbot6719]

Looking forward to seeing some dog dish hub caps. I love your choice of car. Fabulous!!

[@guy4469]

in 1989 bought a ford fiesta in germany £250 ,THEN I BOUGHT A STERIO, BANG OLAFFASON, Something brilliant cost me £12000, The customs guy was interseted in the car , didnt even ask about the sterio on back seat , i scrapped the car straight away . then i sold the sterio for £19000, The days of Happy mondays and SIMPLY READ.

[@Breene17]

Your crown Vic is my 2nd favourite behind your tomcat and I've finally got my wife to allow me to buy my fav a5 back just gotta sell my other 159

[@Beni_777]

About the front headlights, that's not really correct. The beam pattern is actually made by the reflector on the rear side. On the Freelander the headlight is "lens optic" type, as you mentioned the lens direct the light and makes the pattern. On the Crown Vic, it's the "reflector optic" type, where the rear reflector makes the pattern. Besides having a "left hand drive" and a "right hand drive" pattern, there are also two different kinds of beam patterns/cut-off-shapes. The one used in the US, is usually referred to DOT pattern, while the one used in the EU called ECE. The main different between the two is; in the US-DOT version the cut off line is straight going from one side to the other, with a kink in the middle, while in the EU-ECE version, only one side is straight, and from the middle point the other side it's slightly angled upwards.

[@iamherenotheretobe]

Flush that power steering with some fresh synthetic transmission fluid, (not power steering fluid). Get rid of that whine and keep that pump going for a long time. This stuff is great man. She's a beauty, get her undercoated better and IN the rocker's and frame etc, (nhoil, woolwax, fluidfilm) or whatever is around your part of the world. I do recommend UP and over the rear wheel well from the inside (yank the door sills). They didn't roll the lip on the rear on these like they did the later years and it catches a lot of crud as well.

[@furiousdriving]

Yes, the P/S fluid does needs doing, and the auto box before 100k miles

[@davestraight8219]

i think where you mention about the flat beam on the headlight its the internal part that dictates the beam but most light with no pattern on the lens the beam will be central not handed - motorcycles have been like this for years and with leds now as you cant point them the beam just points straight

[@In_memory_of_Dad]

I see under the Crown Vic she's got a fair bit of harmless surface rust? Maybe you should invest in a good coating of wax seal underneath her just to protect her from the elements and keep her in top condition? It's what I would do if she were mine. And it's always worth having it done professionally and that way they get in all the nooks and crannies and it's doesn't just seal but it lubricates as well. I see Ian at Hubnut has just had his little Citreon done. It's well worth the money and time it takes to have it done and it protects the car for years.

[@furiousdriving]

thats what this is - rust proofing and killing underseal with wax in it, but once its mobile I can look at filling the chassis rails with wax

[@jimmyk9523]

@@furiousdriving It really isn't rust killing, all you've done with that stuff is seal the rust in.

[@HillBillyBrown]

Thats crazy. I'm from Ohio, have a 98 Grand Marquis (same car under different name) with a 00 p71 pcm. Runs great, just didn't fair as well as yours did. Road salt ate it up.

[@MG-wi1eq]

Very beautiful car man and best of luck with the fleet brother from across the pond 🇺🇸 🤝 🇬🇧

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks 👍

[@steven-vn9ui]

I would stay away form those resistors for your led replacements and instead buy an electronic flasher unit 0 they don't care about the load on them and actually have a speed adjuster screw on them. I have one fitted to my bike and it works great. Forget having bodged errant bulbs flashing away in the boot!!

[@steven-vn9ui]

I know you hearted my comment Matt but is it useful?

[@robinforrest7680]

Hi Matt, I made myself a couple of ramps from solid wood. I just run my cars up it so I can get under to do oil changes. Save’s faffing around with the jack and axle stands.

[@furiousdriving]

Ive been meaning to do that for ages, of course now timber is more valuable than platinum!

[@robinforrest7680]

@@furiousdriving i got the idea from the previous owner of my holiday (and future retirement) house in Noirmoutier (island on the Atlantic coast of France), he left me loads of useful stuff including a pair of ramps - which I copied for my home in Ardèche I made it out of old pallet wood. He also left me a quite brilliant air compressor made of a refrigerator pump and a recycled butane gas bottle! This summer I’m going to see if I can use it to power air tools and a spray paint gun. I have my late mum’s 1989 Peugeot 205 RHD automatic to restore.

[@GentilsGarage]

Great stuff, really loving that car and hope to see it in the flesh at some point. That car is in great condition specially where it comes from. Good luck for the MOT!

[@will2993]

Oh by the way, you can wiggle the filter out backwards towards the rear of the car if you’ve got it up on ramps, if you don’t feel like taking the wheel off :) or at least you can on my 97 Grand Marquis

[@titchness8487]

If it fails on the indicators flashing too quick, then put a resister behind each "build". You need the same amount of resistors as bulbs for it to work.

[@furiousdriving]

Ah, I was sharing one per side!

[@philbosher6959]

My favourite on your fleet to Matt. Great car.

[@phil7301]

" and if you're into Voodoo , do something with a chicken ,,,," Classic 😁🐔🐔🐔

[@Dylanl92]

Try turning your steering wheel all the way to the right next time you change the oil. It will move that pitman arm out of the way and make it way easier to change the filter.

[@mrmarcuscars2072]

To get the led indicator slower I installed two old 10watts fiat indicator lights I had in the garage and placed them hidden in the trunk, connected to the indicators. You can take any old 10watts socket and lace them in the trunk.

[@furiousdriving]

thats what Ill have to do

[@Plu54f0x]

@@furiousdriving I wonder if adding 10W side repeaters in circuit with the front lamp would slow them down? Why hide them if you can utilise them for the side repeaters!

[@g7eit]

“Do something with a chicken”? Sounds like you’re dealing with my possessed freelander 😂

[@grayfool]

Good job. Good luck too.

[@commodore665]

why is it so satisfying in changing the oil in your own car ?

[@bobgorman9481]

The high wattage, wirewound resistors you have bought from eBay will work , but must be wired in parallel ( across) the bulb holders.

[@retrocarsyndicate8867]

Really liking this car looking forward to possibly seeing it in the flesh at one of the car festivals this year

[@benday1218]

excellent week of videos Matt, you've been working hard!

[@pizzalover3]

Looks great, good luck for the MOT, hope to see it on the road soon!

[@JR90.]

Can't wait to see this on the road. Soo jealous 😂

[@jonp5641]

Good luck for the MOT Matt. I'm sure it will pass with flying colours or should I say flying colors!

[@mattcrooke8321]

American beams point straight forwards, which is legal here. not to be confused with LHD beams which are angled.

[@seancooke7332]

Wee buns Matt. If this car fails its MOT then it will be something very very very very very very very minor in the extreme. In fact it will be quite possibly the best car that goes through on that particular day. Apart from the engine and the suspension she puts me in mind of the heavier Transits. An absolute tank. Love it. Love it. Love it.

[@furiousdriving]

I do hope so. Parking brake might be hard to fix as its probably never been used!

[@paulillingworth1242]

Lovely car, Redex and V power and Italian tune up, will definitely help emissions, can’t wait to see in the road 👍🏼

[@ZafiraSteve]

Should remove oil cap before draining oil from the sump

[@StevesMachines]

I was weak when the wind blew your oil 😆

[@Ratty_Rex]

Great video 🤞 for the MOT

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks 👍

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

Good luck for mot matt be nice to see you on the road all the best donny

[@furiousdriving]

Thanks and Fingers crossed!

[@lucythemoggy1970]

crown vic vid! Yay!

[@RobsonRoverRepair]

Big fan of these. I've wanted an Interceptor for a long long time, I always thought right hand drive, a competent turbo diesel engine (3.0 power stroke from f150) with an auto box option and these would have sold well in the UK.

[@manganvbg90]

Absolue mint! My dream car is the p71 from 2007-2011. 😎

[@aftergrowth]

Is this the first time you've gone below a car and not had to get the welder out 🤣

[@furiousdriving]

in a while yes!

[@koolkat969]

When the oil spat out, that made me chuckle 😂. Have you heard of Lanoguard? That may be an easier and more user friendly application for rust protection.

[@furiousdriving]

Ive seen it but not sure how long it lasts between re-coats. Ill have to try it on something

[@koolkat969]

@@furiousdriving Can last up to a year from what i hear. Haven't tried it yet but apparently requires very little prep. Recently used Bilt Hamber UB for the undersides of mine and HCB-1 by Muc-Off for suspension items.

[@noelmintern8969]

Living here in Ohio I've seen a few of these Crown Vic's on the highway pull up behind me in police livery.Not sure if it would be allowed in England but a 'Bull bar' on the front would add to the police image,along with added front end protection.

[@furiousdriving]

Wonder if this one sat behind you ever in its 19 years on the job? Nudge bars are allowed, I was actually looking for one with it fitted but this looked too good to pass up and now I dont want to cut holes in this one

[@noelmintern6133]

@@furiousdriving It's possible it might have been behind me some time,..what part of Ohio is the car from? I live in north east Ohio.

[@Dixieddawg]

Tell us about the tail lights again, Matt 👍🏻😀

[@joneaton3366]

Also one here for the fav on Fleet. More upgrades and modifications videos please. What tea do you drink

[@justincooper4662]

Try cataclean for emissions works a treat

[@richardhaywoodh]

I feel your pain battling the wind, usually end up chasing my kneeling pad or similar 😔

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

I'd recommend going to Krown rustproofing where Ian went... That place seems really worth it if you want to keep your classics and your crown vic protected!

[@Luke-san]

Wonder how many Ohm that resistor is that you bought? I still think that you need to change that module. You are getting a serious fleet of (nice) cars there. Wonder how that works with road tax and insurance in the UK.

[@mrfairsthename7470]

It amazed me with the modern American cars I had , just how refreshingly simple the engineering is , it is easy to work on . oh on the side repeater I myself would put the side repeater where you see a lot of factory installations ahead of the door rub strip or higher up near wing crease on the back part of the front wing , if your front indicator was flashing the outer wrap around lamp that takes care of junctions

[@steveg5122]

yeah, the most modern thing is that engine, a 1991 introduced 4.6L v8 that was made to be durable and reliable. easy to work on

[@Oh-Jay52]

I had a 50cc Scooter that used a LH headlight bulb , ie the filament was seated in the bulb either to favour LH driving /riding or in Europe RH .

[@jo_clarke1960]

Pretty good condition underneath, can't have had a lot of use. Had to do same with fog light for my import, just took power from inside the dash with a relay connected to the fog and main lights. If the lights are good hopefully it'll pass first time. Good Kuch waiting for DVLC to to the doc work. My want to put it in barn til summer when your likely to get it back.

[@furiousdriving]

Its too big for the barn sadly

[@jo_clarke1960]

@@furiousdriving Oh well, at the pace the DVLC work, you'll have plenty of space to store spares for while 😁...sadly

[@furiousdriving]

@@jo_clarke1960 😅

[@DashCamSerbia]

It is a lot cheaper to buing resistors and such from the local electronics component distributors. About 3 Quid from Farnell, for example.

[@Thanos.m]

Even modern cars in Europe are moving towards flat beam headlights and no longer point them to the left ot right so I'm sure you'll be fine

[@Imacomingtoo]

Lovely car. Where do you get your energy. Good luck with the mot.

[@stuarthall2180]

Hope all goes well for the Mot Matt. Just watched an American crash test on the vicky. Did really well frontal but whatever you do don't get T boned ! 🤕

[@furiousdriving]

nothing body on frame does well in side impact, the strength is all too far inboard

[@stuarthall2180]

@@furiousdriving Yes, my old Buick had impact bumpers. Could hit anything under 5 mph with zero damage ( to me lol )

[@srduke]

9:39 Wait for it! 🤣

[@CauliflowerMcPugg]

Wow underneath is really good. I've killed two chickens and a goat, if that doesn't work for the MOT I don't know what will. Lol

[@richardjohnson3463]

🤞🤞🤞🤞 good luck Matt

[@Mark1405Leeds]

Love these old things - Good solid American reliability! I couldn't afford the petrol and would have an LPG conversion!