> >  > As far as a small lightweight pump goes, I've got a '92 Subaru

 >Legacy LSI wagon, and it has a ride height adjustment that allows
 >you to increase ride height 4". It runs on a small pneumatic pump.
 >Not all the legacy series wagons had it, just the LSI version. You
 >could probably pick the pump out of a wreck for a song.
 >>
 >>  Brian Trubee
 >>  Redmond,Wa

 Thanks, Brian.  Sounds like it may work.  Any estimates as to
 size/weight.  Where is it located on the car (engine compartment,
 trunk, under back seat, etc.).  My wife's 1988 Lincoln Mk VII has a
 similar ride control system, but way too heavy to seriously consider
 and would be a huge overkill.  However, it also has an electric seat
 with adjustable lumbar bladders that are operated by a small electric
 pump.  I thought I would check into those as well, due to their small
 size.

 Mark Steitle
 Austin, TX

My dream car Mark. Has it been reliable? The Cougar version also has
the lumbar pump.

Paul Lamar

Paul,
Reliable?... not exactly at the top of my list.  I've owned it for
about 4 years now and have replaced/fixed the following:
* replaced starter motor,
* repaired leak in pneumatic suspension system (causes car to look
like a    low-rider; not real popular in Texas, if you know what I
mean),
* replaced four air bladders (again...looking like a low-rider),
* rebuilt transmission,
* replaced both window motors,
* replaced stereo (Philco Premium Sound stereo quit),
* replaced rack & pinon unit,
* new exhaust system,
* replaced battery,
* replace electric window switch,
* replace battery ground cable,
* replace all a/c hoses & recharge a/c (must have a/c in Texas!!!),
* routinely clean throttle body (crud buildup in idle air bypass),
  and an array of normal stuff (plugs, oil/filters, wiper blades, tires, brakes)
  and...This weekend I will be replacing struts and shocks.
However, I do like driving the car.

Isn't it a shame? I do like driving my Cougar version too but
almost as much trouble. It would drive any man to Toyota.
It took me six months to figure out how to clean the mass
airflow sensor and reset the check engine light with OBD II
software on my wife's note book computer.

Paul Lamar
 
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