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  1. hotcobra03

    03 cobra makes it to 300k

    well its been a blast to have enjoyed my cobra...we just hit the 300k mark
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    need help asap

    just got done installing a new driverside head.. as car sits it runs fine,but when you drive it it feels off,, when you accelerate it sounds weird thru exhaust and has a lack of power.. i drove for 100 miles and no cel to work with.... car did sit for 3 months with empty fuel tank...
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    replacement bearings for pulleys

    looking for bearings to go into pulleys and found skateboard bearings crossed from 6203lu whats your thoughts on using them? 6203-2RS Bearing 17x40x12 Sealed:Ball Bearings:VXB
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    ford head prices

    just ordered parts to fix cobra ford racing head,gasket,10 bolts=1400.00 what makes me mad is this problem is fords fault..they cant get it right im on my 3rd head now,, you would think they would offer help to at least original owners on cost,,, being the only place i could find...
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    U.M. sightings

    is UM still around,,,,,doesnt he drive one of these now
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    HELP ON NO START? INPUT NEEDED

    helping a fellow on stangnet with pats problem,,,here is quick story.. someone tried to steal the car...wires were pulled out of steering column.. car was taking to ford.... ford finds 4 codes.and says that this car is a 1998 and we dont work on cars that old ...something about cant get...
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    need help on pulling codes?

    im helping out a fellow member,,and have a question? can you self test for codes on a 1998? we have a pic of data link but havent found anything on what pins to jump? thanks guys
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    name this tool?

    Lookin to get the a tool and dont know what its called,or who makes it,,,I watched someone use it before and want to get one... description.....its for cleaning fuel injection...its a small metal cylinder that you fill with about 12oz of cleaner..you hook it to scrader valve on fuel...
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    need advise?????

    was offered a job in a garage ,say like my of my smarter step dads, JDM,,out of FREEHOLD, its not something ive done before but im a hands on learner anyway,,,any input would be great.......
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    Cricket broadband?

    Anyone have it. Where we live its all dial up or satelite. 40 dollars per month .is this an ok deal?
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    Otc 2000 scanner

    Years ago i borrowed one of these to scan my car. Now its 16 years later .is this still an ok tool i would need more cartriges and cables
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    Code 455 help?

    I have had code 455 and 457 for years .i do have a ford manual on cd.i do understand what to do and where to plug lines but i dont have a smoke machine. I drive down a 2mile very rocky and bumpy dirt road. Im leaning to gross leak . The hose going to inlet at tb has been changed because of gas...
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    Best front brake pads?

    My 03 came with pbr pads.they are costly but ive found them very good.i have tryed motorcraft and wagner .they ok till high speed stops.when street racing they suck.the other problem is the round clips keep breaking loose and caliper has hit rim once.the ring holds everything tight .pbr ring...
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    Low boost

    My 03 is low on boost.i have installed a new bypass solenoid and new vaccum harness.the boost will only go up to the t in boost,it does respond when you hit it and i hear whine.UM mentioned adjusting the actuator.other than this piece can a blower wear out inside?
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    How strong is an 03 engine?

    Pulling engine again because of machine shop mistake on forgetting to tighten cam gears.all of the valves have hit pistons .has anyone heard if these engines can handle it on bottom end?
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    Boost guage?

    Um boost gauge no work and cd player is freaking out .can u tell me anything .boost would only go to 8lbs now nothing .the waste gate thing opens when u hit gas?
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    If this 03 cobra was yours?

    Pulled engine remove both heads and send them to machine shop.i sent the heads with cams. Re installed car ran about 500miles than cam gear on pass. Side broke .fix on side of the road via parking lot. Drive home 60miles next morning drive car bang now otherside broke.didnt think i had to touch...
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    Mega miles cobra

    Got 03 running again?well for now.when replacing the cam broken we found a crack on the chain tensioner , slap it back together . It started and no valve tap.for now .drive home was 60 miles
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    03 cobra Fuel injector question

    What contols injectors ?pcm?also can a pcm be checked to see if bad before replacing?
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    Fuel pump help needed

    Car starts but wont run.when you give it gas no responce at all.um talk to me.we dont have a pressure gage handy.we pushed on srader valve while cranking,fuel only shot up like 5 inches.if pump is good whats next