Mercury Topaz

First of all, does it have a block heater? If you do not see an electrical cord coming from mid engine area, then you just might not have one. If the car does not start, and most likely it is flooded with gas, then it really needs a warm garage to check or change the plugs and have the oil and filter changed. Then you can have a block heater installed ( if you do not have one of course ).

On a 1989 Mercury Topaz, the transmission dipstick is typically located near the back of the engine, close to the firewall. It is usually a brightly colored handle, such as red or yellow, to help distinguish it from other engine components. Consult your owner's manual for the exact location of the transmission dipstick on your specific vehicle.

The fuse for the air conditioning in a 1989 Mercury Topaz is typically located in the fuse box under the dashboard on the driver's side. Consult the owner's manual for the exact fuse location and its corresponding rating. If the fuse is intact and the AC is still not working, it may be a sign of a larger issue that requires professional diagnosis.

The speedometer on a 1990 Mercury Topaz may not be working due to a faulty speed sensor, a broken speedometer cable, a blown fuse, or a malfunctioning instrument cluster. It is best to have the vehicle inspected by a qualified mechanic to diagnose and fix the issue.

There are two torsion style bars that should hold it open. To get to them you have to remove the material/pressed board cover at the top of the trunk. there should be 3 pus pins near the part closest to you. the long ends of the bar get pushed into a hole in the truck lid supports. The other end is hooked into one of the three notches a bit farther to the sides of the trunk. Hopefully one is still in there for you to see. They can be really difficult to put back in. If you slip it may really hurt you. The side that links into the notches should be in the middle notch. i put it in the lowest one then hook the long end into the trunk support. you may have to pry it in with the tire lever... Then once I get that end in i slip a small wrench over the hooked end to move it up to the middle notch. Good Luck. I have had to do it on 2 of my Topazes and its a pain every time.

Hello. i would suggest that the car needs atuneup. There are a few cheaper options to try first. Replace the spark plugs. If it has never been done it needs it anyways. That might be all it needs. Replacing the distributor cap and rotor are a good idea too. Even the spark plug wires. If you haven't used injector cleaner also put a bottle of it in next time you fill up with fuel. I used a set of NGK TR55GP plugs in mine and it starts beautifully now. Cost me about $20 for the 4 plugs. They are an iridium tip plug which helps on start up.

The wiring of the solenoid will depend on what purpose the solenoid serves and the brand. In basic terms, when power is turned onto the solenoid, the inner coil pulls the plunger. The unit needs power and a ground, with a switch or relay to trigger it.

It is not recommended to wire a cooling fan directly to a light relay as the fan may draw more current than the relay is rated for. It is safer and more reliable to use a dedicated fan relay and wiring harness designed for the specific application.

To replace the water pump on a 1992 Mercury Topaz with a 2.3 liter engine, you will need to drain the coolant, remove the drive belts, disconnect the hoses and electrical connectors, unbolt the old water pump, clean the surface, install the new water pump with a new gasket, reconnect hoses and belts, refill coolant, and bleed the system. It's recommended to consult the vehicle's service manual for specific instructions and torque specifications.

To change the head gasket on a 1989 Mercury Topaz 4 cylinder, you will need to drain the coolant, remove the cylinder head bolts, lift off the cylinder head, clean the surfaces thoroughly, install the new head gasket, and then reassemble the engine following proper torque specifications. It's advisable to consult a repair manual or seek professional help if you're not confident in performing this task.

If they do not want to come off easy, and you cannot slack the brakes via the adjuster from behind the back plate, then a 5 lb hammer will do. Just keep banging all around the drum front, sides, and turn the drum backwards at the same time. This is the only way. Might take some time.

Start and hand tighten every other 1 then do the rest the same way. tighten to 165 inch/lbs. or 19 NM witchever you have. Be sure to do every other 1 then once your all the way around to where you started do the rest of them.

The battery warning light is normally an indication that the battery is not being charged. In most cases, it means that the alternator is not generating electrical power. Driving a car in this condition does not cause any danger but all electrical power is being supplied by the battery rather than the engine. When the battery discharges, the car will simply stop running.

Although it is safe to continue for a short time, it's important to get the car looked at and repaired.

Your rear passenger wheel may lock up due to issues with the brake system, such as a stuck brake caliper or brake pad. Other possible causes could include a malfunctioning wheel bearing or a problem with the suspension components. It is important to have the issue diagnosed and repaired by a qualified mechanic to ensure safe driving.

The spark plug gap for a 1988 Mercury Topaz 4-cylinder is typically 0.044 inches (1.1mm) as per the manufacturer's specifications. It is important to consult the vehicle's owner's manual or a reputable automotive guide to confirm the correct gap for your specific engine model.

You need special tools for this job. The brakes and hub have to be removed to pull out the half shaft. Then the jointcan be changed. With air tools the job is around 1 to 1&1/2 hours each side.

Big job! The motor has to be lowered to get at the bolt to take it off. If you have a welder I would just notch out a square in the inner fender well to get the wrench in. Then just use a rubber peice from a floor mat to keep the water out. Other than that its a peice of cake. Take the belt off, one bolt , take it off put new one on and tighten New bolt. Big Job indeed! You have to remove the upper left motor mount while you are supporting the engine. Then you have to remove both lower engine mounting plates which are located under the radiator. Disconnect the two front stabilizer mounts when you are down there too. Remove the two plates and slowly drop the engine to where you can see the Harmonic balancer bolt. Put a 21 MM socket on it and hit it with decent impact gun removing the bolt. Next see if you have enough room to extract the pully. I did not have enough room and ended up cutting about 1/2 inch of metal from the inner wheel well. Next put on a puller and take off the pully. Mine was on very tight and I needed a good puller. Take your time it can be done and The GL on the back of the car mean Good Luck because you will need it. My car was the 3.0 v-6

There is a little window on the fly wheel housing. when open you will see small lines inscribed on the casing. If you turn the engine by hand you will see the mark on the flywheel. Usually you use a white chalk to the line on the flywheel and the mark on the housing. With a timing lite on the number 1 cyl. you will see the marks where they line up. Adjust with the dist. to what you want, but first un-plug the wire harness at the bottom of the dist. before you can check the timing. The plug will be at the lower end of the dist. just to the right.

There are a few possible reasons your temperature gauge may not be working after replacing the thermostat in your Mercury Topaz. It could be due to a faulty temperature sensor, a wiring issue, or a malfunctioning instrument cluster. I recommend checking these components for any issues and ensuring they are functioning properly.

They don't come off. If the lens are yellowed, then the best to do is replace them. The cost for these model's is around $ 100 bucks each, I don't know why so expensive, but try and find a deal somewhere. On a Crown Vic. they cost only $ 45. bucks each. Some might tell you to buy the compound and clean them, you can, but nothing works better than new ones. What I did, bought after market 55 watt. and installed them on the bumper, aligned them with the head lite. and wow, you can see where u r going. Total cost $ 60.00

Good Luck.

Now that's not totally true. Headlight lenses are secured using a strong adhesive. I havent tried this but I have seen people take there headlights completely out and and put them in a oven to heat the glue, and therefore make it loose enough to pull the plastic peice off. Im sure you can acheive the same thing with a heat gun.. Now If you think that it is to much of an involed process there is a way to clean the outside lense and actually be proud of the look. Oriley's sells a kit that attaches to any drill. It runs roughly 20$ but in my opion is worth every penny. This kit comes with a 500 grit, 800 grit, and 3000 grit sand paper. You start with the 500 grit sandpaper which will sand the outside of your headlights( do not worry it prolly takes less than a millimeter of plastic off the headlight). After that work with the 800 grit sandpaper. This will help to smooth out the what the 500 grit sandpaper left behind. Next will be the 3000 grit sandpaper. This will really polish the headlights and will be the last sanding step in the process. The headlights will look pretty good, but pretty good is not what were aiming for. Inside the kit there will be a soft pad and a solution of 3M. Apply this to the soft orange pad, attach it to the drill, and begin polishing the headlights to an even finer and clearer look. This last part will really make a world of difference in the end result. The whole process took me approx 45 mins at most.. The more time you spend on each step the better the results. I was able to take 10 year old headlights and make them look factory new and not only that visabillity, while somewhat minute, was improved. Save your money and give this kit a try. I can almost garuntee you will be imprssed with your results and will be glad that you did not invest extra money into new headlights.

The state of mercury at ordinary temperature and pressure is liquid, but it becomes solid at -39oC and becomes vapour at 357oC.

The purpose of a pulley is that it can lift heavier things at a quicker pace. Some examples of a pulley is a ski lift and alot of roller coasters have them also.

I hope i have helped at least a little bit!!! (:

There could be several reasons why a car won't shift gears, such as low transmission fluid, a faulty clutch, a malfunctioning transmission control module, or damaged gears or synchros. It is best to have a professional mechanic inspect the vehicle to determine the exact cause of the issue.

Solenoids click as a result of the electromagnetic force causing the plunger inside to rapidly move back and forth between positions. This movement produces a distinctive clicking sound due to the interaction of the plunger with the core and the mechanical components of the solenoid.

The solenoid in a 1992 Topaz is typically located on the starter motor itself. You may need to access it from underneath the vehicle. Be sure to consult a repair manual or seek professional help if you are not familiar with the specific location or how to replace it.