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The Eldorado was a line of luxury cars made by Cadillac from 1953 to 2002. The 1994 model is an eighth generation Eldorado, which includes the 1992 through 2002 models. This vehicle has an oil pump that circulates oil throughout the engine to provide lubrication to the moving parts. The only engine choice for a 1994 Cadillac Eldorado is an 8-cylinder 4.6-liter Northstar engine. The oil pump for this engine is attached to the front of the crankcase, and is accessible from the engine compartment.

Instructions

1

Allow the vehicle to sit overnight without running to ensure the engine is cold. Hot oil can cause severe burns.

2

Remove the screws that attach the front cover of the oil pump to the front of the engine with a socket wrench. Disconnect the front cover from the engine.

3

Loosen the three bolts that connect the oil pump to the engine with a socket wrench. Remove the oil pump and its spacer from the engine.

4

Mount the oil pump spacer to the new oil pump. Fasten the new oil pump to the engine with the three mounting bolts. Tighten the mounting bolts with a socket wrench.

5

Connect the front cover for the oil pump to the engine with the retaining screws. Tighten the screws with a socket wrench. Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

The 1994 Mustang was a popular performance car with over 120,000 produced by Ford. The Mustang was a two-door, rear-wheel drive car with a solid rear axle. The ignition switch is located on the right hand side of the steering column. Replacement of the ignition switch may be required due to switch failure or loss of the keys. Basic hand tools are required to perform replacement of the ignition switch.

Instructions

1

Open the hood of the mustang and remove the negative battery cable from the battery, using a wrench. Wait two minutes and use the wrench to remove the positive battery cable from the battery.

2

Remove the screws holding the drivers side knee bolster in place. Gently pull on the bolster to remove it from the Mustang.

3

Place the ignition switch in the "Run" position and leave the key in the switch.

4

Remove the plastic panel covering the bottom of the steering column with the Phillips screwdriver.

5

Lift the tab of the electrical connector on the ignition switch and separate the connector from the ignition switch.

6

Remove the two Torx bolts holding the ignition switch to the steering column and pull the ignition switch free of the steering column.

7

Place new switch next to the old unit and verify the actuator pin is in the same position. Insert the new switch into the steering column and attach with the two Torx screws. Tighten the Torx screws with the Torx screwdriver to secure it to the steering column

8

Snap the electrical connection into the new ignition switch.

9

Replace the lower steering column cover and tighten the retaining screws with the Phillips screwdriver. Position the knee bolster into the original position and secure with the Phillips screws.

10

Attach the positive battery cable to positive terminal on the battery and tighten with the wrench. Repeat for the negative battery cable.

The Ford F-series of full-size pickup trucks is arguably the best-known car series ever produced. According to TruckTrend.com, the Ford F-series has been the best-selling pickup truck in the United States for more than 30 years. The 1994 Ford F-150 certainly doesnt disappoint. The pickup features a rugged chassis powered by large 4.9-liter six-cylinder engine.

Engine and Transmission

Pickups typically come with powerful engines, and the engine of the 1994 Ford F-150 is no exception. The 4.9 liter V6, 145-horsepower engine was standard, though variants with a 5.0-liter V8, 195 hp and

5.8-liter V8, 210 hp were also available. The 145 hp engine had a maximum torque of 265 foot/pounds at 2,000 rpm, which allowed the pickup to tow up to 7,500 pounds of weight. The vehicle came with a standard five-speed manual or an optional four speed automatic transmission.

Physical Measurements and Capacities

The pickup was rather large. The 1994 Ford F-150 was 213.3 inches long, 79 inches wide and 70.8 inches tall. The wheelbase measured 133 inches. The cabin of the pickup had two doors and could provide seats for up to three people. The 1994 Ford F-150 weighed 5,450 pounds.

Fuel

Fuel economy clearly wasnt a priority for the engineers of the 1994 Ford F-150. The truck made a meager 13 mpg in the city and 17 mpg on the highway. However, because the vehicle was equipped with a rather large 19 gallon fuel tank, it had a much more respectable full tank range of 247 miles in the city and 323 miles on the highway.