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Simple question. On a 1981 318 904 which line going to the radiator is the inlet and which is the outlet? I want to do a complete fluid change on my car more than you get when you drop the filter. So planning on running like a dialysis setup with two old gallon milk jugs one for old fluid and...

I replaced the exhaust system on my 81 Imperial which is the same setup as just about all the FNJY cars. My exhaust man gave me two options: 1) Run a tab while he recreates the factory setup with two pre-cats off the manifold and one main cat under the passenger seat or 2) Run two straight pipes...

My 81 Imperial has a Y pipe with 2 pre-cats off the manifold and a main cat under the front seat that is fed air from the AIR pump. The Y pipe eventually degraded to the point I just had to replace it. My exhaust man gave me two choices 1) Reconstruct the Y pipe by hand with universal cats and...

I saw a 1980 St. Regis within the last year or two V8 probably 318. It was clearly a civilian model having a vinyl roof, upgraded interior, and wire wheel covers. It was a low-mileage car and authentic. Perhaps it was a non-emissions car I didn't look at it too closely. I clearly was not removed...

I wouldn't trust a reading off the cigarette lighter for any number of reasons. When I test voltage it is at the battery or the battery post on the alternator. I have an FM transmitter on my Imperial and I love it. It also has a voltage reading and it migrates around but I don't pay attention to...

I saw this car on BaT. Wow. Very nice. The current bid is $5,100 with three days to go. I can't imagine that doesn't sell for at least $10K. That is a lot of work and ready to go.

I have an 81 Imperial and I need to take out the glass panel. I am going to replace it as it is cracked. The service manual lists a pretty simple procedure to remove the glass. My sunroof works so moving it back and forth is not a problem. 1) I can remove the track plates that allow me to lift...

If you are replacing a 3 speed with a 4 speed it might be easier to make a deal on a 500 from a yard and just do a bench rebuild. Some places will give you a good deal on a bench rebuild they are quite easy for a good trans guy (RWD are usually much easier) parts are not a whole lot. Also it...

At some point when it is necessary, I may replace the 904 in my 81 Imperial with a 500 OD from like an early 90s Dakota. The thinking being they can be acquired fairly easily and cheaply and offer the option of installed a better ratio ring and pinion in the rear instead of the economy 2.21 that...

Make sure your idle isn't too high. People often let base idle drift up and it makes that noise louder. Most 904s have that noise. My car's base idle in drive should be 580RPM +- It has been up to 750RPM before.

www.car-part.com Search for anything by Zip Code. As others have said, you might have to take what you can find and make it work.

Did you ever solve your problem? I have an 81 Imperial and can offer you pictures off my car.

We have owned this 81 Imperial for 5 years bought in California new shipped to NC in 2009. All original EFI car, AM/FM/CB, sunroof, Morocco Red matching red leather interior.