1997 Lincoln Continental How to find comparable parts?

1997 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
62,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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My mechanic was unable to source two parts that I need to repair my 1997 Lincoln Continental.

1 - Intake Manifold Runner Actuator
2 - Canister Purge Control Valve

It's a big garage and they will not remember me if I call them back. I have not had any luck finding parts with this exact description, but I would assume that another Ford product would share the same piece.

I would like to try to buy these parts online.

Would a 97 Crown Victoria be the same? How about a Mercury Grand Marquis?

Also, I see that there is probably an upper and a lower intake manifold. Which one would have the "Runner Actuator", and would I have to buy the whole manifold to get it? (I think that is also called the "Runner Control".)

Any help would be tremendous. I can not find either part online.

Thanks.
Feb 28, 2010 at 4:01 AM
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Realistically I only see two choices. Call the dealer (preferred) and get the parts or Call Scrapyards for them. I am not aware of an aftermarket company in eith case. Scrapyards will have the books to tells which ones fit be used in more than one application.
Feb 28, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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