ThunderBirdNOOB

[Thunderbirdnoob]

Hey guys, I currently have a 1996 T-Bird lx, v8 4.6L engine in the garage but has been sitting for about 7 years. Now that I am 18 I want to rebuild it. Currently the sun roof is shattered and will need replacement however I am new to this so any recommendations to find these parts will help! I went out today and found out that the tires I'm on is dangerous (p245/60R15) and would like a recommendation on great tires. It also has a body kit from a previous owner. I believe its a Xenon body kit. Any recommendations on where to start with the rebuild will help me out greatly!

 

[captrick]

You should put all your energy in getting the drive train first. If it doesn’t run, drive, and stop you are just wasting your money and time. Good luck Rick.

 

[texasjack]

Hey guys, I currently have a 1996 T-Bird lx, v8 4.6L engine in the garage but has been sitting for about 7 years. Now that I am 18 I want to rebuild it. Currently the sun roof is shattered and will need replacement however I am new to this so any recommendations to find these parts will help! I went out today and found out that the tires I'm on is dangerous (p245/60R15) and would like a recommendation on great tires. It also has a body kit from a previous owner. I believe its a Xenon body kit. Any recommendations on where to start with the rebuild will help me out greatly!

The first thing I would do is to perform a compression check then if compression is good I would change the oil and filter.
I would completely flush the cooling system and put in new anti-freeze. On the tires I would install a set of 225x65x15.
It will ride much better. You did not state the mileage but with care the 4.6 is good for a lot of miles.